Plasma cutters have the capability to cut the metals in simple and complex shapes like holes, edges, markings, etc. Plasma cutters are cost-effective and practical compared to oxy-fuel, laser, and water jet cutting processes. Let us understand how plasma cutters work and what consumables you will need. What is Plasma Cutter? Plasma cutting is a… Continue reading What is Plasma Cutting and What are Plasma Cutter Consumables?
Laser cutting is basically a technology that uses a laser cutter to vaporize materials and results in precise cutting. It can be used on many things including copper, plastic, composites, textiles, steel, etc. The main components in a laser cutting machine are laser cutters. And in this article, we are going to talk about different… Continue reading 12 Primary Parts of a Laser Cutter
If you are into any manufacturing business, you might be aware of the importance of industrial equipment and its productivity. You need to invest in industrial equipment for better outputs and to provide efficiency to the overall process. It has many more benefits like lowering the manpower requirements, faultless and precise outcomes, providing automation, saving… Continue reading Factors to Consider While Buying Any Industrial Equipment
Choosing the correct plasma cutting consumables is one of the significant steps in ensuring a perfect plasma cutting operation. If not chosen correctly, poorly fitted consumable parts can have a major impact on cutting performance. Damaged or poorly fitted consumables can result in blow-outs, melting, and oddly pitted areas around the nozzles. This is why… Continue reading Top 5 Tips to Select the Right Plasma Cutting Consumables
Fabrication projects like railroad tracks, power plant facilities require heavy metal cutting. So, fabricators opt for laser technology as it provides precise, accurate, and clear cuts. Also, it has an unmatched speed compared to other cutting technologies available in the market. In addition, what makes laser technology different is its adaptable nature. You can adjust… Continue reading 4 Tips to Begin your Fabrication Project
Laser cutting has various applications in different sectors. Its popularity and capabilities depend on the cut, speed, and high precision. But still, lasers are faster and accurate than other cutting equipment. They are safe as execution takes place in a tight lightbox. It means the laser is away from hands and other body parts and… Continue reading 4 Industries that Depend Heavily on Laser Cutting
Plasma cutting came to light in the 1960s, out of plasma welding, and commenced as an effective process to slit metal sheets and plates in the 1980s. It had the edge over the conventional “metal against metal” cutting of producing no metal chips, giving perfect cuts, and producing a cleaner edge than Oxy-fuel cutting. What… Continue reading Plasma Cutting And Plasma Cutting Parts – A Guide
Laser, waterjet, plasma cutting? Nearly everyone dealing with metal fabrication might question which one to choose. There is no definite answer. It depends on various factors like its process and what you value the most. To solve your issue below is the breakdown of their process and advantages/disadvantages. Laser Cutting The laser slits the material… Continue reading Laser vs Waterjet vs Plasma Cutter – What Sets Them Apart
Today almost every industry requires a type of plasma cutter for a successful cut. It usually involves having high-quality parts for cutting edge marks. Behind the scenes, it requires a quality plasma cutter, proper handling methods, timely maintenance, and other motion control tools. Often neglected are the consumables, i.e., plasma cutter components that wear over… Continue reading Plasma Cutter Consumables: A Mini Guide
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