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10 common plasma arc cutting mistakes
Posted on 01/05/2018
A good operator with well-maintained plasma arc cutting (PAC) equipment can save a shop hours of downtime and thousands of dollars in operating expenses. These savings will result in greater profits for your cutting operations and your company. The key though is to avoid these common mistakes. Read more
Service center fabricates its future
Posted on 04/05/2016
The productivity and versatility benefits of Hypertherm HySpeed plasma systems help 119-year-old company weather tough economic times. Read more
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
Hypertherm plasma cutters help Galpin Auto Sports create dreams
Posted on 02/02/2016
Take a quick walk through the garage at Galpin Auto Sports and see how they have used plasma cutters to help create amazing customized vehicles of all shapes and sizes. 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
Torch height control for plasma cutting
Posted on 02/02/2016
There are a variety of torch height controls, or "standoff controls," on the market. Each of these automatic THCs has a variety of functions and features. 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
Operational costs of automated plasma cutting
Posted on 02/02/2016
In typical mechanized plasma cutting operations there are four major costs beyond the initial capital investment: power, gas, consumables, and labor. Get an overview of these costs. Read more
Electrode wear in air and oxygen plasma
Posted on 01/29/2016
How to tell good electrode wear from bad and improve system performance. Read more
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