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...

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...

Consumable quality plays a big role in air plasma cut quality. It is hard to put an exact time on the life expectancy of the consumable since factors like material type, thickness, air quality, ground and pierces will affect how often you will have to change out your stack. Typically you can expect ...

How much is a CNC plasma table? That is the first question most first time buyers have in mind when researching a CNC plasma table. But there are a few things other than the hard cost of the machine when budgeting for your new automation equipment. The first one is obviously the initial cost of [&he...

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 ...