Plasma Cutting Systems

The Importance of Regular Maintenance for Plasma Cutting Machines

October 7, 2021
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When a business relies on plasma cutting machines to keep production rolling, preventive maintenance is a requirement of a successful operation. Without it, even the highest quality machine will show signs of premature wear, experience inferior cut quality and eventually …

AKS dura-kut Plasma Cutting System

September 13, 2021
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The dura-kut gantry-style plasma cutting system with independent table and motion system. Designed for larger and thicker plate cutting.

How to Ensure a Plasma Table’s Bridge is Square

July 25, 2021
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Precision is one of the main advantages of plasma cutting systems, and it is important to take steps to maintain that precision in a few key areas.

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. Learn more here.

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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Greenway and Associates’ new location expands their territory to include Iowa, South & North Dakota, Illinois and Minnesota to better serve their Northern customers.

Top Applications for Plasma Cutting

May 17, 2021
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While plasma cutting began as a simple process, it has evolved into a fast, productive method to cut metal, with a variety of benefits to shops of all sizes.

How to Cut Accurate Bevels

May 3, 2021
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Use of a bevel head can eliminate secondary operations and increase productivity, but plasma changes can tilt the torch and consumable wear may decrease productivity and create stress on your machine. Here are a few things to look out for.

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

March 2, 2021
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AKS embraces the principles of precision engineering. Everything we do is to make a better product, not the cheapest product. Learn more.

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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Understanding the key differences between plasma and oxy-fuel cutting technologies is crucial in knowing which to use. Here’s a quick primer.

Understanding the Differences Between Plasma, Waterjet and Laser Cutting Machines

January 26, 2021
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We frequently get asked about the differences between lasers, plasma and waterjet cutting machines, so here’s a quick overview.