Though its usage can be dated back to the 1950s when it was used to cut lumber, waterjet cutting is a much more advanced process today and is capable of fabricating hard materials such as metal. In fact, it is a common tool for professional fabricators and a staple in fabrication shops and steel ser...

If you own a fabrication shop or steel service center that is equipped with both an oxy-fuel cutter and plasma cutting table, there may be times when you wonder which machine is right for the job at hand. And, of course, that job would be fabricating mild steel, as an oxy machine can’t cut stainle...

Waterjet cutting is one of the many ways fabricators process metal plates. There are advantages of waterjet cutting over other types of fabrication technology, such as plasma and oxy-fuel cutting. Let’s take a closer look at this process and why it is a popular choice for fabrication shops. How Do...

Professional fabricators use a variety of tools to cut steel plate. The four most common are oxy-fuel, plasma, laser, and waterjet cutters. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, so knowing which is best is entirely dependent on the specifications of the job at hand and the production schedu...

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...

One of the most common cause of bad cut is worn out and overused consumables. Here are 6 things you need to be aware of with plasma consumables: 1. Thicker material will wear out your consumables faster 2. Pierces wear out the consumables faster than a continuous cut (ex: parts with a lot of holes [...

Metal pipe and tube fabrication can be a tricky business due to the rounded shape of the materials, which is more challenging to process than flat plates. This is particularly true when fabricating by hand. Professional fabricators who specialize in pipe and tube production should consider switching...