Year: 2019

Consistent poor consumable life?

Erosion of the Nozzle and/or Electrode is usually caused by Gas Leaks, Contamination or the Torch striking the Work piece. This can cause the Arc to be unstable and touch the inside of the nozzle. When that happens it eats out the nozzle bore and the arc is no longer straight. If the Arc is… Read more »

Plasma & Flame Cutting Machines; Now and Then

By Alan Bradford January 11, 2019 As technology moves forward, so does our cutting machines. The biggest improvements have been in the motion control realm. The CNC Computers have more processing power in smaller footprints. Drives have also benefited from miniaturization, as well as increased power. Modern CNCs have larger, more colorful screens than units from… Read more »