Plasma Cutting Systems

The Importance of Fume and Smoke Mitigation in Plasma Cutting

July 14, 2021
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In any operation using a plasma cutter, proper ventilation is vital to keeping operators safe and equipment in optimal condition. It’s not just a matter of good business; it’s required by law. Unfortunately, proper ventilation – in which fumes are …

How to Fix Tilt Overtravel

July 7, 2021
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Tilt overtravel – where a plasma cutting machine’s bevel head goes beyond 45.7 degrees – is a fairly common issue that, fortunately, is easy to correct. Tilt overtravel rarely occurs when a machine is running a program. Usually, it happens …

Greenway and Associates Opens New Location

June 22, 2021
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Our long-time dealer Greenway and Associates has opened a new location and showroom in Albert Lea, MN Greenway and Associates’ new location expands their territory to include Iowa, South & North Dakota, Illinois and Minnesota to better serve their Northern …

Top Applications for Plasma Cutting

May 17, 2021
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Plasma cutting has gained in popularity as job shops realize the many benefits. What began as a simple process has evolved into a fast, productive method to cut metal, with a variety of benefits to shops of all sizes. Using …

How to Cut Accurate Bevels

May 3, 2021
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Bevel cutting: Do’s and don’ts for accurate cuts using AKS plasma machines Many parts you cut on your plasma table will require a beveled edge. Use of a bevel head can eliminate secondary operations and increase productivity; however, plasma changes …

Is Your Machine Working Hard Enough for You? The Benefits of a Precision-Engineered Platform

March 2, 2021
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When you think “Rolls Royce,” the word “quality” immediately follows. Quality that stems from superior production and engineering, ensuring a superior product and smooth ride. It’s proven, and the performance is unmatched. That’s the foundation of precision engineering, which means …

Best Practices: Cutting Domes with a Plasma Cutter

February 27, 2021
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What’s your shop’s most challenging plasma cutting application? If you said cutting domes, you’re not alone. By Chris Phillip We’ve found that dome projects can be the most challenging application to cut on a plasma. However, thanks to advancements in …

Plasma vs. Oxy-fuel Cutting: Understanding the Differences

February 14, 2021
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Plasma or oxy-fuel cutting: which is best for your job shop? By Walt Debiasi Plasma or oxy-fuel cutting: which is best for your job shop? It all depends on several factors, including the type of metal you need to cut, …

Understanding the Differences Between Plasma, Waterjet and Laser Cutting Machines

January 26, 2021
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Deciding between plasma, waterjet or laser technology for your operations can get overwhelming. By Stan Pollack Each cutting technology has a long list of pros and cons. However, the most important considerations are your long-term needs and your customers’ needs. …

Plasma or Waterjet: Which Cutting Machine Should I Buy?

January 3, 2021
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We often get the question, which machine should I buy — a plasma or waterjet? By Miles Mooneyham We hear it frequently from customers trying to navigate the many advantages offered by each cutting technology. The answer depends on a …

New AKS Video Featuring Hypertherm XPR300

June 20, 2019
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We’ve created a new video to demonstrate features and benefits of AKS plasma and waterjet cutting systems. The video also demonstrates our robo-kut 5-axis plasma beveler, and our tube-kut pipe and tube cutting and beveling system. Of course, all AKS …

FAQ: Dust Collectors for Plasma Cutting

July 13, 2018
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This FAQ is provided to help answer common questions about the unique challenges of dust collection and fume handling for plasma cutting systems. How Do I Determine if My Metal Dust is Flammable or Explosive? There is no quick …