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Vocational and Technical Schools

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Specific plasma use

Students learning the metal-working trade are trained in welding, cutting, forming and finishing processes. Fabrication projects range from thin plate ornamental pieces to heavy structural framework where cutting and gouging techniques are developed.
System: Powermax45 or 1000

Automotive body repair

projects include removing corroded or collision damaged body and floor panels. Panels are typically 22 gauge (.8 mm) thick and are cut away for the installation of replacement panels.
System: Powermax30 or 45

Auto mechanics

Auto mechanic student projects include engine repair and transmission rebuilding. Common cutting applications are mounting bracket fabrication and exhaust system replacement.
System: Powermax30 or 45

Metal artwork

Ornamental or metal art students learn to cut a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Most common are mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper and bronze. The stock and thickness also varies from thin wall tubular metal to thick flat plate.
System: Powermax45 or 1000
Key advantages of Powermax® systems
  • 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 cutting machines such as X-Y tables, robots and track cutting systems.
  • FineCut™ consumables deliver higher quality cut with less dross, narrower kerf and smaller heat-affected zone.