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Most metalworkers would agree that plasma cutting and oxyfuel torches are the most popular metal cutting tools. Both have advantages and ... Read more

When it comes to cutting metal, two widely used thermal processes are oxyfuel and air plasma. Although oxyfuel is proven, plasma is more ... Read more

Laser cutting provides fabricators and manufacturers with its own distinct set of opportunities and challenges. That's why ProNest ... Read more

Ask the Delta Queen Steamboat Company and they'll tell you the Mississippi Queen is "the fulfillment of Mark Twain's dream." Read more

This particular story comes to us from Burford Plumbing in Jackson, Mississippi where Airgas just now replaced a Hypertherm HT40C with a ... Read more

Though Hypertherm engineers and manufactures three different cutting processes — plasma, laser, and waterjet — plus motion controls and ... Read more

Lasers are known for fast cut speeds and excellent cut quality on thin (gauge to 1/2") metal. The disadvantage is the initial purchase ... Read more

Waterjet is the ideal process for a lot of jobs. It can cut nearly any material no matter the thickness and provides excellent cut quality ... Read more

Oh the debate as to which is the best process could go on and on. Truth is, they're both great processes. Read more