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AKS Employee Spotlight: Stan Pollack

March 15, 2022
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Stan Pollack, Regional Sales Manager, is a 47-year industry veteran who began working at AKS Cutting Systems in 2001. Prior to joining AKS, he held positions with Rexnord Corp., Acme Cleveland, ACE Automation, Cyclone Industries, and then Kiffer Industries Inc., …

GMA Garnet Group: The Difference is in the Detail

February 21, 2022
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Water alone doesn’t cut into steel. The key ingredient is a granular abrasive – such as garnet – which increases a waterjet’s cutting power, slicing effortlessly into the hardest metals. The quality of the abrasive has a direct impact on …

AKS Employee Spotlight: Mike Semrau

February 15, 2022
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Mike Semrau, director of AKS Cutting Systems’ Consumables Loyalty Program, is a 32-year industry veteran who knows the value of hard work and quality machines. After graduating from high school, Semrau completed a four-year apprenticeship program with a local Cleveland …

A G Equipment Improves Versatility, Precision With AKS Plasma Cutting System

February 1, 2022
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Pictured: From left to right: Ed Raschen, President, AKS Dealer C4 Industrial – Jose Avila, Operator, AG Equipment. AG Equipment Co., a Broken Arrow, Oklahoma-based producer of natural gas compressor packages, purchased an AKS Cutting Systems plasma cutter in 2021 …

AKS Employee Spotlight: Dan Diamond

February 1, 2022
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Dan Diamond, a service technician at AKS Cutting Systems, believes working for the company has allowed him to reach both professional and personal goals. The Northeast Ohio native, who learned CNC manufacturing at Lorain County Community College where his father …

AKS Employee Spotlight: Walt DeBiasi

January 11, 2022
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Walt DeBiasi, AKS Cutting Systems regional sales manager for the southeast and north central regions, has been with the company for more than 23 years. A valued employee that is the epitome of dedication, DeBiasi saw a long-term future at …

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 …

H&W Tool Sees Increased Accuracy, Efficiency with AKS Waterjet Cutting Systems

October 6, 2021
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H&W Tool Co., a family-owned tool and die company that provides services to the aerospace and medical communities. When they needed new waterjet cutting tables at its plants in Ohio, New Jersey and Virginia they turned to AKS Cutting Systems.

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 Save Costs with Efficient Use of Materials

August 31, 2021
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Using a top-quality plasma cutting machine from AKS Cutting Systems offers several advantages, especially when paired with Hypertherm ProNest software and when preventive maintenance is performed at recommended intervals.

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.

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