Transit Bus Repair

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Body and floor panel replacement

Corroded or collision damaged body and floor panels, typically 20 gauge (.9 mm) thick, are cut away to install replacement panels.
System: Powermax30, 45

Frame repair

Portions of collision or corrosion damaged frames, typically 1/8 to 3/16" (3 to 4.5 mm) thick, are cut away to install a replacement section.
System: Powermax30, 45

Exhaust replacement

Corroded or damaged sections of exhaust systems, brackets and bolts are cut loose for the installation of new parts.
System: Powermax30, 45

Bracket removal

Welds securing mounting brackets that have bent or crushed during collisions are gouged out or cut away to install replacement parts.
System: Powermax30, 45

Benefits
Superior speed of plasma cutting results in shorter cut times and greater productivity over conventional processes such as oxyfuel and saws.
High cut quality reduce or eliminate secondary operations, such as grinding.
Piercing capabilities for ease of starting interior cuts for vents, pipe and access holes.
Hypertherm's drag-cutting technology makes it easy to follow a line or template.
Gouging process offers ease of removing existing welds with reduced noise and smoke over conventional methods.
System portability offers ease of cutting at various locations.
The controlled arc and high cutting speeds reduce heat affected zone and metal distortion.
Cut a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Use of FineCut consumables delivers higher quality cuts as a result of less dross, narrow kerf and smaller heat affected zone.