Professional fabricators have choices when it comes to burn tables used for processing materials. Two of the most common types are oxy-fuel and plasma cutters. Both offer powerful cutting technology but function in different ways. Understanding how they work and the advantages and disadvantages of e...

There is no shortage of metal fabrication shops looking to win business across a range of different industries. Professional fabricators must equip themselves with the right technology to stay ahead of their competitors. One key way to ensure work keeps flowing your way is to maximize productivity i...

Plasma cutters have a reputation in the industry for producing clean and accurate cuts. While this is certainly true, the accuracy of plasma cutting largely depends on the setup of the system. For instance, a handheld torch will never produce cuts as accurate as those made by an automated computer n...

When plasma cutting was developed in the 1960s, it revolutionized how metal plates were cut. Before then, fabricators relied on metal-on-metal cutting and oxy-fuel cutting, two processes that create a lot of sparks and debris, which pose a safety hazard to personnel. Plasma cutting greatly reduces s...

Custom metal fabricators take pride in their work, but they know how challenging it can be to get ahead in a crowded industry. Efficiency and timely turnarounds are just as important as the quality of the fabrication, which is why more and more professional metal fabricators are switching from handh...

While machined-controlled plasma cutting tables are designed for a particular process—fabricating metal—different types of plasma are utilized on various systems. Which plasma source is right for your CNC table depends on the products you manufacture and your work volume. Let’s review some com...

Having a quality CNC plasma cutting machine in your shop is key is to delivering impeccable workmanship for your clients. And just like steel fabrication comes in many shapes and sizes, so too do the plasma cutting tables designed for each type of fabrication. Which is best for your shop depends on ...