This article will provide a high-level overview of how to set up and use an air plasma cutter with a handheld plasma torch. This is not a ... Read more
01
March
2022
This article will provide a high-level overview of how to set up and use an air plasma cutter with a handheld plasma torch. This is not a ... Read more
22
December
2021
Most metalworkers would agree that plasma cutting and oxyfuel torches are the most popular metal cutting tools. Both have advantages and ... Read more
11
May
2020
Table slats are literally the foundation of plasma cutting and no amount of plasma optimization can counteract an offset plate. This blog ... Read more
28
February
2020
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
26
September
2019
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
21
June
2019
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
29
March
2019
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
30
January
2019
Hypertherm’s Technical Service Team is happy to troubleshoot issues and provide guidance, customers can often achieve better cutting ... Read more
22
January
2019
Due to their small size, low cost, and straightforward design, the vital function of an O-ring is frequently overlooked and regular ... Read more
07
December
2018
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