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How to Select Your Plasma Cutter Air Compressor

Air Supply Requirements for Plasma Cutting Systems (Plasma Cutter Air Compressors) Plasma is a superheated ionized gas. In a plasma cutter air compressor system, you can think of this as a lightning bolt inside a tornado. The electrical current (lightning bolt) contains a massive amount of heat energy. The [...]

The Impact of Welder Training

Many U.S. industries are struggling as there are simply not enough experienced workers to go around, which means welder training is more important than ever.

TIG Filler Metals and Their Best Uses

When choosing the right TIG filler metal, you will find a wide variety of products on the market. From steel, and aluminum, to an assortment of tungsten, there are many fillers to choose from. Each one has different benefits, so scope out the project at hand and make sure [...]

MIG Welding Wire Feed Issues

Poor Wire Feeding Poor wire feeding is among the most common challenges that a MIG Welding operator deals with on a daily basis. Wire feed issues can lead to increased downtime, premature wearing of consumables, and an overall weld quality that can be very poor in appearance and strength. [...]

Basics of MIG Welding: MIG Gun Liners

Basics of MIG Welding: MIG Gun Liners Have you ever encountered feeding problems in MIG Welding? MIG Gun Liners can help. With the right equipment knowledge and maintenance, you can prevent feeding problems. Welding problems are a mild inconvenience at their least. At their worst, they contribute substantially to [...]

How to improve your plasma cutter consumable life

How to Improve Mechanized Plasma Consumable Life

Could you have imagined it, melting the stiffest materials with a gash of the brightest element? A plasma cutter makes it happen. It works more effectively than all other cutters out there.

The 4 Main Types of Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting Gases

The 4 Main Types of Oxy-Fuel Heating Cutting, & Welding Gases A flame is a flame, right? Well, not exactly. While all industrial fuel gases are capable of generating a flame, their properties can be very different. Here is a rundown of the four common types of oxy fuel [...]

Oxy-Fuel Cutting and Your Safety

CAUTION: It is vital to consult a certified technician before performing any sort of equipment tests.

CO2 Laser Cutting vs. Fiber Laser Cutting

The rapidly growing science of laser cutting is dominated by two main methods — carbon dioxide (CO2) laser cutting and fiber laser cutting. Both processes offer increased precision and versatility for shops of all sizes. Plus, the technology is continuously evolving toward improved precision, easier use, and greater flexibility.

What is Plasma? Your Beginners Guide

Plasma cutters are so accessible and easy to use that we take the science behind them for granted. So, what is plasma, really? Most of us learned in high school that there are three states of matter and as energy is applied to a substance it changes state from [...]

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