Technical Articles
Hypertherm, Inc. has published these technical articles:
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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A good operator with well-maintained plasma arc cutting (PAC) equipment can save a shop hours of downtime and thousands of dollars in operating expenses. These savings will result in greater profits...
(Engineering and Scientific Software)
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Every extra part wrung from the same piece of raw and remnant material is money in your pocket. Here's how to significantly increase earnings....
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Material costs remain a fabricator's largest expense, especially these days, and better utilizing that material has a direct impact on a company's net earnings. The better a fabricator utilizes...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Jonathan Egan of Lyman-Morse boat builders relates why he chose an XPR300 with X-definition cutting over a waterjet solution for speed, flexibility and accuracy. Find out why....
(Industrial Controls Software)
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Small and medium job shops benefit from subscription-based nesting software, which offers access to the latest features....
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Time tested tips for optimal results on a plasma table....
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Hypertherm's new plasma flush cutting technology makes attachment (e.g. pad eyes, lugs, gussets, tabs, flanges, etc.) removal easier, faster and closer to the plate....
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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t's the famous line from Field of Dreams, the 1989 Kevin Costner movie that is often misquoted as "if you build it, they will come." The line may as well be the slogan for Oregon's Fought & Co. Since...
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Plasma's popularity on job sites has grown in recent years, driven in part by technological advances that have made the systems smaller and lighter, and thus easier to move. At the same time, the...
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Today's plasma systems have become highly portable and versatile tools that not only cut metal, but also offer precision gouging and marking....
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Cutting software and hardware configuration options have expanded substantially in the past few years so that it is now feasible to cut domed and other 3D parts on a plasma table, provided you have...
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Automating plasma cutting in a 3D space requires everyone involved to be at the top of their game. Learn about this innovative solution from Arc Specialties, Kuka Robotics, and Hypertherm's...
(Cutting and Forming Tools)
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A magnet public high school in Philadelphia acquires a cutting system for its engineering program....
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Wayne McDaniel has dreamed of owning a hot rod shop for as long as he can remember, and this automotive enthusiast has spent decades methodically inching toward this goal. As time goes on he invests...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Several leading equipment manufacturers share the impact that sustainable initiatives are having on their businesses and the planet...
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Pair a high-quality plasma power supply with the right cutting table or system and it is possible to cut parts with smooth edges and little to no angularity. Still, fabricators are bound to encounter...
(Engineering and Scientific Software)
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Faced with ongoing labor shortages for skilled workers who can perform finishing and surface treatment tasks, many in manufacturing are turning to robotics and automation to help them keep up with...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Learn how Fought & Company (Tigard, OR) geared up to provide structural steel to build a new world class track and field center....
(Lasers)
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A new class of plasma cutting, called X-Definition™, is further enhancing plasma's ability to tackle high precision applications. When installed on a high-quality cutting machine, equipped with...
(Cutting and Forming Tools)
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The introduction to waterjet technology is often prompted by the need for achieving tighter tolerances with no risk of a heat-affected zone. In fact, some waterjet machines can achieve a tolerance as...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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As Brixius Manufacturing celebrates 76 years in business-the pandemic kind of put a damper on any possible 75th anniversary celebration-the small family company is figuring out how the third...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Business owners already know they need to keep an eye on the bottom line, but some overhead expenses become routine and, ultimately, just accepted. That's what happened at Hypertherm. The manufacturer...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Plasma cutting challenges include cutting metal in a hidden or hard-to-reach area or precisely removing a weld without damaging the surrounding metal. Another challenge is removing temporary...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Regardless of where your business is in its growth journey, you probably know how important material utilization is. You also know about the numerous barriers to improvement, like unpredictable...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Used commercially since the 1960s, the plasma cutting process with its flexibility lends itself well to many applications and capabilities. Motion-control devices such as CNC cutting machines, punch...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Restoring classic vehicles has vastly changed over the years. Rusted hulks that wouldn't get a second look are now being restored. Many need over 70-percent of the body panels replaced. While some...
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How plasma cutting fundamentals carry over to complex, multi-axis shapes....
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Understanding what is required of a high-precision table can help determine the right investment for your shop....
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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A Canada-Based Fabrication Shop Adopts Plasma Cutting Technology and Advanced Nesting Software....
(Engineering and Scientific Software)
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In 2020, McStarlite invested in automation by integrating a KUKA robot coupled with Robotmaster offline robot programming (OLP) software, to perform the lipskin polishing application....
(Fluid Power Accessories)
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The best abrasive waterjet machines on the market are designed for rigorous machining. A combination of meticulous mechanics, rigid construction, and velocity control from the software ensures the...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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In this 45 minute podcast, Anibal Sepulveda of Hypertherm joins Matt and MJ to talk about product launches. In the pod, Anibal goes over the planning timeline, how they divvy up marketing manpower to...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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The popularity of plasma arc gouging has grown recently as a potential replacement for carbon arc gouging. The main drivers for this technology shift are the environmental benefits and improved...
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Preventive maintenance protocol for CNC plasma tables...
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Nine suggestions to help you improve plasma cut quality....
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The current business climate is forcing shipbuilders to address operational inefficiency impacting everything from worker safety, build quality, delivery schedules, and costs while also considering...
(Cutting and Forming Tools)
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McStarlite Co. recently automated some of its polishing operations, adding a Kuka robot programmed with Hypertherm's Robotmaster software....
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Jim Colt shares six tricks, tips, and rules of thumb to keep in mind when choosing which consumables to use for plasma cutting in addition to those laid out in your owner's manual....
(Industrial Controls Software)
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Cutting with a "soft tool"-be it a laser beam, plasma arc, oxyfuel flame, or waterjet-has in many ways become a defining technology of modern sheet metal and plate fabrication. No cutting method is...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Metal fabricator adopts Hypertherm Powermax SYNC plasma cutting technology to offset smoker production rates....
(Machine and Motion Controllers)
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Learn how Mitchell Mill Systems, a Canada-based agribusiness company, removed glitches in their cutting operations with a subscription to Hypertherm's ProNest LT nesting and process optimization...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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When new business opportunities require tighter tolerances and more productivity, an upgrade in cutting and design capabilities is required. Natural Structures, Baker City, Ore., did just that with an...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Artist Rae Ripple's common denominator in her metalworking, whether for art, water lines, signage or vehicles, is the need to cut sheet metal. This includes a variety of virgin metal alloys, as well...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Subscription software services have made their way into the fabricating and manufacturing industries, including many commonly used programs related to ERP, CAD, CAM and even nesting. Users, for the...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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The four most common cut quality issues for fabricators are dross, edge angularity, material warpage, and metallurgy of the plasma-cut edge. Your ability to achieve the best results depends on the...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Hole quality is one of the most frequently discussed topics in regards to CNC plasma cutting. Regardless of what type of machine you use, there are a few tips and tricks you can employ to achieve your...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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A look at how to deal with dross, dimensional inaccuracy, interrupted cuts, and hole quality issues in plasma cutting....
(Industrial Controls Software)
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Successful manufacturing companies are combatting the skilled labor shortage by investing in automation and software to complement their existing workforce, meet production requirements, and attract...
(Cutting and Forming Tools)
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New pump technology for waterjet cutting enables users to better schedule maintenance and downtime, thus ensuring productivity without time, money and late-delivery headaches....
(Engineering and Scientific Software)
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Robots were first introduced to manufacturing assembly lines in 1978. Since then, the hardware (mechanics and control systems) has improved significantly. Yet the way these robots are programmed has...
(Metal Cutting Machines)
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Plasma equipment manufacturers have made it easier for the DIY'er by building products that are better and more compact, some are about the size of a small suitcase. These systems are easy to set up,...
(Cutting and Forming Tools)
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All around the planet, companies are benefitting from the versatility of waterjet technology....