Hypertherm

Tank and Vessel Fabrication

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Vent and access hole fabrication

Vent, pipe and access holes are cut from 3/16 to 3/8" (5 to 10 mm) thick tank walls.
System: Powermax45 or 1000

Cradle fabrication

Parts to make tank support frames are cut from 3/8 to 1/2" (10 to 13 mm) carbon or stainless steel sheets.
System: Powermax45, 1000 or 1250

Containment system fabrication

Parts to fabricate containment vessels for spill protection are cut from 3/16 to 1/4" (5 to 6 mm) steel sheets and tubing.
System: Powermax30 or 45
Benefits
  • Superior speed of plasma cutting results in shorter cut times and greater productivity over processes such as oxyfuel or saws.
  • Easy to set up and operate.
  • Piercing capability makes starting interior cuts easy.
  • High cut quality reduces or eliminates secondary operations, such as grinding.
  • Drag-cutting technology makes it easy to follow a line or template.
  • Gouging process efficiently removes existing welds with reduced noise and smoke over conventional methods.
  • System portability offers ease of use at various locations.
  • Controlled arc and high cutting speeds reduce heataffected zone and warping.
  • Cut a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including mild steel, stainless and aluminum – painted or rusted.
  • Pilot arc control feature enables uninterrupted cutting on expanded metal.
  • Machine torches are available for use on pipe beveling and cutting machines.