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Table slats are literally the foundation of plasma cutting and no amount of plasma optimization can counteract an offset plate. This blog ... Read more

A person using a Powermax® air plasma on a CNC contacted Jim Colt for help. He needed help to eliminate the tabs that kept his cut parts ... Read more

Damaged consumables can be the cause of several performance issues and operators are surprised when they learn the damage was caused by the ... Read more

Some people describe a plasma cut as having a "good side" and a "bad side". Jim Colt clarifies the meaning of these terms and explains how ... Read more

As a general rule, accuracy will vary based on the capabilities of the plasma system and how it is set-up. Expectations about cut quality ... Read more

Hypertherm’s Technical Service Team is happy to troubleshoot issues and provide guidance, customers can often achieve better cutting ... Read more

Due to their small size, low cost, and straightforward design, the vital function of an O-ring is frequently overlooked and regular ... Read more

Sometimes it’s the little things that prove most frustrating. Your plasma cutter turns on, but the torch won’t fire, consumable life is ... Read more

We first learned about metal artist Kelly Phipps from a segment on Oregon Public Broadcasting. What we were surprised to find out is she’s ... Read more

You need to have a good operator and you need to keep your plasma system and table (if you're using a table-based system) in good shape. Read more