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Want to learn more about waterjet, oxy-fuel, and plasma cutting systems? Our manufacturing blog covers everything you need to know.

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 …

PMM Installs “Dream Machine” AKS accu-kut for Smooth Operation

June 23, 2021
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Sean Derivan, Owner and President of PMM, has been in the fabrication business for his entire career, starting out in a small fabrication shop in Ohio more than 30 years ago. Learn more.

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-Notch Service, Every Single Time

June 15, 2021
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Our Customers are the Reason We Exist. As such, we promise to provide top-notch service when you need it. Our experts are committed to helping you keep your machines running, whether you need routine maintenance, troubleshooting or part replacement. No …

NOVA Automation Leverages AKS accu-kut for Precise Cuts on Complex Geometries

June 9, 2021
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For more than 25 years, NOVA Automation has manufactured innovative solutions in automated packaging systems for a wide range of industries. Learn more here.

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.

Common Questions We Get from Customers

May 12, 2021
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Considering adding a plasma cutting machine to your operations? Here are some common questions we hear from our customers.

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.

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