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How Does a Plasma Cutter Work?
Plasma cutting is a popular method of custom metal fabrication. Its history as a fabrication tool can be dated back...
A Guide to Stainless Steel Finishes
There are nearly endless applications for stainless steel thanks to its natural corrosion-resistance properties and impressive strength. And while those...
How a CNC Plasma Cutting Machine Can Help Boost Your Bottom Line
With lead times rising and the costs of materials growing, professional fabricators are under more pressure than ever to increase...
Two Types of Metal Cutting and Their Benefits
Custom metal fabricators use many tools to fine-tune their craft. Two examples are CNC laser cutters and waterjet cutters. Both...
What Does a CNC Plasma Cutting Table Do?
Plasma cutting is the process of fabricating steel, aluminum, iron, and other metals using intense heat generated by a plasma-fueled...
How to Choose a CNC Plasma Cutter
Your custom fabrication shop has had some success, and now you’re looking for ways to take it to the next...
What Is Metal Fabrication?
Metal fabrication refers to the art of shaping thin metal sheets and thick metal plates into desired products. Generally speaking,...
Classes of Stainless Steel
As an iron and chromium alloy, stainless steel has excellent corrosion-resistance properties, making it ideal for applications in sterile environments....
What Customers Look for in a Metal Fabricator
If you’ve dipped your toes into metal fabrication work and are considering making it a career, you may be wondering...
How Automation Improves Metal Fabrication
Automated manufacturing refers to the use of control systems to operate equipment. In the metal fabrication industry, this concept is...
Metal Stamping vs. Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
Metal stamping and precision sheet metal fabrication are two common ways that metal components can be made to serve a...
What Is Architectural Metal?
Architectural metal is a term used to describe a decorative metal element of a building or other structure. These metal...
Comparing Aluminum & Stainless Steel
Aluminum and stainless steel are two metals that are commonly used in a wide variety of applications. While the list...
Difference Between 304 & 316 Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is a type of low-carbon steel that offers excellent resistance to corrosion thanks to the addition of chromium...
Best Metals for Rust Resistance
Professional metal fabricators, in addition to following exact specification outline in blueprints, also recommend the best metals for particular applications....
Benefits of CNC Cutting Tables
Computer numerical control (CNC), as it relates to custom metal fabrication technology, sounds like tech-speak but is actually simple to...
Transportation Applications for Metal Fabrication
By road, rail, air, and water, our world has never had more opportunities for travel. Each of these methods of...
Why Stainless Steel Is Popular in the Food & Beverage Industry
Stainless steel is a steel alloy that contains a minimum of 10.5% chromium, though the average is between 16–18%. The...
Benefits of Aluminum Sheet Metal
Aluminum sheet metal has nearly endless applications across a range of industries and is used in automotive and aircraft body...
Comparing No. 2 & No. 3 Steels
All metals can be classified under the standard alloy numbering system as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)...
Metals Used in Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding is a complex process involving numerous raw materials and a fleet of talented fabricators. It is also a huge...
Aluminum Sheet Metal Fabrication
From food and beverage equipment to roofing and gutters, shipping containers, and HVAC systems, there are nearly endless applications of...
Carbon Steel vs. Stainless Steel: Which Is More Durable?
Carbon steel and stainless steel have countless applications and are two of the most common materials that custom fabricators work...
Why Aluminum Sheet Is Used in Fabricating Marine Fuel Tanks
Like most vehicles, boats and ships require fuel to operate. Unlike automobiles and aircraft, however, marine vessels must contend with...
Applications of Stainless Steel Grain Finish
The finish of stainless steel refers to the appearance of the material’s surface after processing. Some finishes are smooth and...
What Is the Difference Between Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals?
While different types of metal can have vastly different properties, they all fall into two general groups: ferrous and non-ferrous....
Waterjet Cutting vs. Plasma Cutting
Custom fabricators use a range of tools to produce perfectly processed metal sheet, plate, and other parts. Two of the...
Metals That Can Be Fabricated Using Waterjet Cutting
Waterjet cutting is a fabrication method that is employed to process metal plate. It is particularly useful when fabricating nonconductive...
What Kind of Sheet Metal Is Used in HVAC Ductwork?
Sheet metal for HVAC ductwork is a popular product for professional metal fabricators as it is always in demand. Indeed,...
HVAC Fabrication 101
For homeowners and business owners who are investing in a new HVAC system, the performance of the machine will be...
Fabricating Aluminum & Steel Trailers
Custom fabricators who are equipped with state-of-the-art plasma cutting technology are capable of producing a wide selection of metal products...
Three Basic Metal Fabrication Techniques
Metal fabrication is a booming and ever-growing industry. This process is used to produce a nearly endless amount of parts...
Common Causes of Oxy-Fuel Cutting Deficiencies
While oxy-fuel cutting is a straightforward process, it nonetheless requires experience to perfect. Professional metal fabricators who have mastered this...
Tips for Piercing Metal With an Oxy-Fuel Torch
Oxy-fuel cutting is a popular method for fabricating mild steel. This process uses a stream of pure oxygen to shape...
CNC Waterjet Cutting & Routing in the Aerospace Industry
CNC waterjet cutting and routing are skills that are in high demand across a range of industries, and that certainly...
Benefits of Automated Metal Fabrication
Custom metal fabricators use a range of technology, including plasma cutters, oxy-fuel cutters, and waterjet cutters, in their operations. And...
Metal Fabrication Needs of the Oil & Gas Industry
The oil and gas industry offers numerous opportunities for custom metal fabricators. In fact, almost all components that make up...
Advantages of Plasma Cutting
Plasma cutting is a popular method of fabricating metal plate ranging in size from ¼ inch to 1 ½ inches....
How Does Oxy-Fuel Cutting Work?
Oxy-fuel cutting is a metal fabrication technology that is typically used to process thick materials measuring more than 1 inch....
What Is the Difference Between Metal Sheet & Plate?
When discussing custom fabrication, metal sheet and metal plate are often used interchangeably, or so it may seem. In fact,...
How Waterjet Cutting Works
Though its usage can be dated back to the 1950s when it was used to cut lumber, waterjet cutting is...
Oxy-Fuel vs. Plasma Cutting: Which Is More Efficient?
If you own a fabrication shop or steel service center that is equipped with both an oxy-fuel cutter and plasma...
Benefits of Waterjet Cutting
Waterjet cutting is one of the many ways fabricators process metal plates. There are advantages of waterjet cutting over other...
What Is the Best Way to Cut Steel Plate?
Professional fabricators use a variety of tools to cut steel plate. The four most common are oxy-fuel, plasma, laser, and...
How to Choose Between Oxy-Fuel & Plasma Cutting
Professional fabricators have choices when it comes to burn tables used for processing materials. Two of the most common types...
How to Maximize Productivity With the Right Plasma Cutting System
There is no shortage of metal fabrication shops looking to win business across a range of different industries. Professional fabricators...
How Accurate Is Plasma Cutting?
Plasma cutters have a reputation in the industry for producing clean and accurate cuts. While this is certainly true, the...
What Materials Can a Plasma Cutter Cut?
When plasma cutting was developed in the 1960s, it revolutionized how metal plates were cut. Before then, fabricators relied on...
Top 6 things you need to be aware of with plasma consumables
One of the most common cause of bad cut is worn out and overused consumables. Here are 6 things you...
Top Reasons to Switch to CNC Plasma Pipe Cutting
Metal pipe and tube fabrication can be a tricky business due to the rounded shape of the materials, which is...
Three Ways the Right CNC Plasma Cutting System Will Help Improve Efficiency
Custom metal fabricators take pride in their work, but they know how challenging it can be to get ahead in...
Tips for Improving Air Plasma Consumable Life
Consumable quality plays a big role in air plasma cut quality. It is hard to put an exact time on...
How much is a CNC plasma table?
How much is a CNC plasma table? That is the first question most first time buyers have in mind when...
What Are the Different Types of Plasma Cutters Used on CNC Tables?
While machined-controlled plasma cutting tables are designed for a particular process—fabricating metal—different types of plasma are utilized on various systems....
Understanding Which CNC Plasma Cutting Machine Is Right for Your Shop
Having a quality CNC plasma cutting machine in your shop is key is to delivering impeccable workmanship for your clients....
Should I invest in a 4’ x 4’ or 5’ x 5’ CNC plasma table?
One thing to consider when you choose a table size is what the most common sheet sizes are when you...
How higher cutting productivity leads to higher profitability
Automate your cutting process to reach new productivity levels In today’s competitive environment, many metal fabrication shops place productivity as...
Understanding CNC Plasma Cutting Systems design
When it comes to buying a CNC plasma cutting systems, there are many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) claiming to have...
Importance of Preventive Maintenance for Your CNC Plasma Cutting System
When you decide to purchase a CNC plasma cutting system for your business it is usually no small investment. But,...
How Do Laser, Plasma, and Water Jet Cut Through Metal?
When it comes to metal fabrication, there are a lot of fabrication methods form which to choose. What type of...
When Is a Waterbed Best for Your CNC Plasma Cutting System?
When it comes to choosing the best CNC plasma cutting system, a metal fabricator must choose whether they want to...
Advantages of CNC Nesting Software
Any seasoned metal fabricator will know that there are certain components of a CNC automated system that are necessary to...
Importance of Preventive Maintenance for Your CNC Plasma Cutting System
When you decide to purchase a CNC plasma cutting system for your business it is usually no small investment. But,...
Water jet Applications
Automated water jet cutting is just one of the advanced cutting technologies offered by Machitech Automation. Our water jet systems...
Should You Fabricate Aluminum with a CNC Plasma Cutter?
A CNC plasma cutter is just one of many tools available to fabricate materials available on the market. Some fabrication...
3 Advantages of Water Jet Cutting
In the industrial fabrication world there are many different cutting methods from which to choose. They each offer their own...
Introduction to CNC Fiber Laser Cutting
When it comes to metal fabrication it often seems like the majority of technology has been around for decades with...
Utilizing Robotics in CNC Machining
At Machitech Automation, we design state-of-the-art CNC cutting systems using a water variety of cutters including plasma, oxy-fuel, waterjet, fiber...
CNC Plasma Cutting for the HVAC Industry
CNC plasma cutting is a versatile, fast, and accurate method of fabricating a variety of materials. Though it is often...
Common CNC Plasma Cutting Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Whether you are new to CNC plasma cutting, or an experienced pro, mistakes during the cutting process can happen. But,...
Choosing Your Waterjet Abrasive
Waterjet cutting systems offer a number of advantages that many fabricators and manufacturers are drawn to. One of the most...
An Introduction to Plasma Cutter Consumables
CNC plasma cutters have become workshop and manufacturing staples because of the ease and precision with which they cut. They...
A Closer Look At Machitech Automation CNC Routers
Machitech Automation is in the business of creating innovative, state-of-the-art cutting and routing systems. The Machitech Automation router provides the...
How the Machitech Automation Waterjet Cutting System Improves Operation and Boosts ROI
Waterjet cutting is the ultimate cutting technique when you want versatility in a single unitized system. Customers also appreciate that...
Machitech Customer Satisfaction is Top Priority
At Machitech Automation, we pride ourselves on producing the best, most comprehensive and effective cutting and fabrication systems on the...
A Closer Look at How Our BeamCut System Works
Innovation drives Machitech Automation to continually pursue new and exciting advances in plasma cutting. The BeamCut 50 is exactly that....
Applications for Fiber Laser Cutting Systems
Fiber laser cutting continues to accelerate in the market as an advanced cutting option. Fiber lasers have a smaller beam...
How is Plasma Cutting Achieved
You may know that you like CNC plasma cutting and you may know that it produces some of the best...
Reasons You Need a CNC Plasma Cutting System in Your Workshop
A CNC plasma cutting system is an investment from which every workshop of just about any size can benefit. Not...
Small Businesses Need a CNC Plasma Cutting System
We often talk about the advantages of CNC plasma cutting for industrial applications in which parts or pieces are being...
Quality CNC Nesting Software Changes the Metal Fabrication Process
Doing your research is incredibly important when investing in a CNC plasma cutting system. There are many options available today,...
Partner Spotlight: Hypertherm
We at Machitech Automation work hard to bring out clients the best, state-of-the-art cutting systems available. We are experts in...
5 Advantages of Automated CNC Routing
For decades, routing was a handheld process. Though handheld routing is a beautiful art form and will certainly get the...
Use a Water Jet for High Precision CNC Cutting
Water Jet cutting is an incredibly popular tool in metal fabrication because of its versatility. Machitech Automation has a state-of-the-art...
Flexible CNC Plasma Cutting Systems to Meet Unique Metal Fabrication Needs
When it comes to CNC plasma cutting, no two metal fabrication shops are the same. The cutting needs of metal...
2 Advantages of Machitech Automation’s CNC Plasma Cutting Systems
Machitech Automation is a producer of world-class CNC plasma cutting systems. At Machitech Automation, we are proud to offer a...
Heavy Plate Cutting with the Platinum Cut CNC Plasma Cutting System
Every metal fabricator is different and their unique shop needs vary significantly. Some metal fabricators are fabricating thin sheets or...
The Amazing Cutting Power of Plasma
There are a lot of ways to cut through various materials and each method offers its own advantages and disadvantages. ...
3 Advantages of Waterjet Cutting
When customers need a cost-effective, efficient way to cut heat sensitive materials, we often recommend waterjet cutting. To begin our...
How Machitech Automation Is Helping the Metal Fabrication Industry Grow
The metal fabrication industry has been around for a long time and it certainly is not going anywhere. In fact,...
Cut Pipes and Tubes with the Alpha Lazer® Fiber 3D
Cutting through a sheet of metal and getting a clean, pristine cut, even with intricate designs, may seem fairly straightforward. ...
CNC Routers Offer Versatility
CNC cutting systems used for metal fabrication can do a lot, but the addition of a CNC router provides more...
Advantages of Cutting with a Waterjet
In the metal fabrication industry, there are a lot of ways to skin a cat, or so they say. There...
Introduction to Laser Cutting Models & Features
A laser cutting machine can cut a variety of materials using a high powered laser beam that is controlled by...
Increase Productivity & Cut Quality With a CNC Plasma Cutter
In just about any business there are two things that will help it thrive – high productivity and high quality. ...
4 Ways We Provide Support to Our Customers
Today’s customers are savvy shoppers and investors. They know that they should do their research and be certain that the...
What Plasma Is and How It Works
Plasma cutting is a staple of the metal fabrication industry. We talk often about its benefits, its advantages for cutting...
Waterjet Advantages
When it comes to metal fabrication, there is “more than one way to skin a cat,” so they say. There...
Importance of Productivity in Metal Fabrication
CNC plasma cutting systems are invaluable tools for metal fabrication shops that are driven by technology. When a customer is...
Introduction to the Gold Cut CNC Plasma Cutting System
The CNC plasma cutting industry is filled with variety – variety of sizes, variety of options, variety of prices, and...
An Overview of Our CNC Plasma Cutting Systems
If you work in a metal fabrication shop, or own a metal fabrication business, you know that when it comes...
An Introduction to What Machitech Routers Can Do
At Machitech Automation, we talk often about the amazing cut quality that our CNC plasma cutting systems produce, but we...
An Introduction to Machitech Water Jet Cutting Systems
If you are not yet familiar with what a water jet system is, you should be because it is quite...
CNC Routers Useful for a Variety of Projects
Our CNC plasma cutting systems are complex automated cutting and routing tools that have been carefully crafted for metal fabrication...
An Introduction to the Machitech Gold Cut CNC Plasma Cutting System
At Machitech, we are proud to have a wide selection of CNC plasma cutting systems designed to meet our client's...
3 Types of Support Machitech Automation Offers to Clients
At Machitech Automation, we have a steadfast dedication to customer satisfaction. We achieve this in a variety of ways, but...
Advantages of Titanium Cut CNC Plasma Cutting System
CNC plasma cutting systems are incredibly diverse, boasting a variety of sizes, hardware, software and features to accommodate a wide...
Introduction to Platinum Cut CNC Plasma Cutting System
All CNC plasma cutting systems are not created equal and, at Machitech Automation, we have become the leading manufacturer of...
Our Diverse Selection of CNC Plasma Cutting Systems
At Machitech, we are proud to be the leading manufacturer of automated cutting solutions. We not only offer our clients...
Overview of Laser Cutting
The CNC plasma cutting world utilizes technology that continues to evolve so that better cutting precision can be achieved while...
Machitech Provides a Variety of Cutting System Options
When it comes to CNC plasma cutting systems, there can be a vast range of sizes, styles, features and options...
Advantages of Robotic Cutting System (Tube Cutting)
Automatic cutting of a flat sheet of metal may seem like a relatively straight-forward task. The software takes the dimensions...
Why Every HVAC Shop Should Have Their Own CNC Plasma Cutting System
Why Every HVAC Shop Should Have Their Own CNC Plasma Cutting System HVAC businesses are just one of the many...
How Does a Water Jet Provide Exceptional Cut Quality and Accuracy?
How Does a Water Jet Provide Exceptional Cut Quality and Accuracy? Is it time to rethink your cutting solution? Machitech...
An Introduction to Tube Cutting Using BeamCut Systems
An Introduction to Tube Cutting Using BeamCut Systems If you are in the market for a plasma cutting system, you...
Waterjet Cutting Offers Distinct Advantages
Choosing the right cutting method for your specific application needs can be challenging. With a variety of options, and dramatically...
CNC Plasma Cutting Achieves Optimal Precision
When you work in metal fabrication, whether for business or pleasure, whether crafting tiny parts or large pieces, precision is...
Advantages of Using CNC Plasma Cutting for Stainless Steel
Ideal for small to medium fabrication and HVAC shops, this cutting table uses industrial quality components for long term durability....
What Does CNC Stand For?
If you have been looking for a new plasma cutter, you might have noticed the initials “CNC” a few times....
The Top 5 Reasons Why CNC Plasma Cutting Tables Make Sense
When working with metal, you may wonder why you should even look into CNC plasma cutting tables. Many metal working...
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