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Plasma cutting machine maintenance
Posted on 02/02/2016
Murphy's Law says the plasma cutting machine will break down when you need it most—usually right in the middle of a big plate-cutting job. At up to $200 per hour fully burdened cutting-machine downtime gets expensive. Here is a checklist that serves as a good starting point for a preventive maintenance program. Read more
Troubleshooting plasma cutter cooling systems
Posted on 02/02/2016
Increase uptime and parts life by keeping your plasma cutting system cool. Get troubleshooting tips. Read more
Automated plasma cutting tips and techniques
Posted on 02/02/2016
Proper piercing technique leads to lower operation costs and improves productivity. Read more
Plasma cutter - starting problems
Posted on 02/02/2016
The torch fails to initiate the cutting arc when all other conditions for normal operation are correct—power supply energized, safety and parts-in-place interlocks satisfied, gas pre-flow at torch, and torch within transfer distance. Read more
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