Each tech cell is packed with specific links to help you find product information, suppliers, technical articles, case studies, seminars and conferences, as well as books, software, and videos on metal fabricating-related topics. New thermal processing technology called Ring of Fire. It has the capacity to process all AISC structural shapes, including beams, columns, angle iron, channel iron, HSS square and rectangular tubes, and plate and flat stock.

The HF Contact type typically found in budget machines uses a high-frequency, high-voltage spark to ionise the air through the torch head and initiate an arc. These require the torch to be in contact with the job material when starting, and so are not suitable for applications involving CNC cutting. The Pilot Arc type uses a two cycle approach to producing plasma, avoiding the need for initial contact. First, a high-voltage, low current circuit is used to initialize a very small high-intensity spark within the torch body, thereby generating a small pocket of plasma gas. This is referred to as the pilot arc. The pilot arc has a return electrical path built into the torch head.

The MultiCam EZ Knife system was developed to serve markets that require mechanized knife cutting, creasing, and perforation operations. The EZ Knife system supports tangential drag, oscillating and u...

AKS Cutting Systems has introduced the tru-kut heavy-duty, 5-ft. by 10-ft. plasma cutting system. The rigid, fully welded steel frame provides a stable platform, the company reports. Single setup machining of the frame and mounting surfaces helps improve system accuracy. The uniframe design provides a compact footprint and allows for quick installation without any special floor preparation. The system features the Edge Ti CNC and includes touchscreen graphics display, onboard true shape nesting, and remote diagnostics/help capability.