- FMA
- The FABRICATOR
- Nuts, Bolts & ThingamajigsFoundation
- FABTECH
- Canadian Metalworking
Our Publications
Categories
- Additive Manufacturing
- Aluminum Welding
- Arc Welding
- Assembly and Joining
- Automation and Robotics
- Bending and Forming
- Consumables
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Electric Vehicles
- En Español
- Finishing
- Hydroforming
- Laser Cutting
- Laser Welding
- Machining
- Manufacturing Software
- Materials Handling
- Metals/Materials
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Plasma Cutting
- Power Tools
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Roll Forming
- Safety
- Sawing
- Shearing
- Shop Management
- Testing and Measuring
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Waterjet Cutting
Industry Directory
Webcasts
Podcasts
Trade Showcase
FAB 40
Advertise
Subscribe
Account Login
Search
Plasma Cutting
Plasma Cutting - Alone or assisted with water, plasma has proven itself to be one of the most efficient cutting processes for sheet, plate, tube, pipe, and profiles. Search this technology area for information on equipment, cutting tips, and gases.
-
- From The FABRICATOR
Hypertherm announces winners of 2023 Spark Something Great Educational Grant Program
- Jul 21, 2023
- News Release
Hypertherm, a manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has announced the recipients of its 2023 Spark Something Great educational grants. Twelve programs were selected from a pool of 104 applications representing public schools, vocational schools, and colleges from throughout the...
-
- From The FABRICATOR
Hypertherm to host July 13 webinar on infrastructure cutting
- Jun 20, 2023
- News Release
Hanover, N.H.-based Hypertherm Associates, a provider of industrial cutting systems, will host an infrastructure plasma cutting webinar on July 13.
-
- From The FABRICATOR
Hypertherm’s CorePlus gas connect console brings argon marking to XPR cutting systems
- Jun 19, 2023
- Product Release
Hypertherm Associates has launched CorePlus, the gas connect console for XPR X-Definition cutting systems.
-
- From The WELDER
What gas should welders use for manual plasma cutting?
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Jun 14, 2023
- Article
Compressed air typically is used for manual metal plasma cutting in a fab shop. But oxygen, nitrogen, or other gas blends give fabricators ample reasons to use them instead.
Bend-Tech’s Coolant Support System handles long tubes in plasma cutting operations
- Apr 24, 2023
- Product Release
Bend-Tech has announced the development of its Coolant Support System, designed to help make the handling of long stainless steel and aluminum tube and pipe materials more efficient.
-
- From The FABRICATOR
ESAB acquires Swift-Cut Automation
- Apr 10, 2023
- News Release
ESAB, a provider of fabrication and cutting equipment and consumables, has acquired Swift-Cut, a manufacturer of light industrial CNC plasma and waterjet cutting machines based near Birmingham, England.
-
- From The FABRICATOR
The data-rich future of plasma cutting
- Mar 30, 2023
- Article
Consumables are the heart of plasma cutting but organizing them and documenting their use has been arduous, and predicting their life hasn’t been an exact science. Data-rich consumable technology aims to change this.
-
- From The FABRICATOR
UC series plasma power supplies from Thermal Dynamics can be connected to double cutting output
- Mar 22, 2023
- Product Release
Thermal Dynamics Automation’s new UC series of automated plasma power supplies features four models offering cutting power from 130 to 800 amps for piercing mild steel up to 50 mm and stainless steel up to 100 mm.
-
- From The FABRICATOR
A hacker mindset: From Silicon Valley tech worker to metal artist
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Mar 11, 2023
- Article
Silicon Valley tech worker for LinkedIn and metal artist Keith Millar talks about venturing into metal sculptures, working with rusted metal, and teaching loved ones and co-workers how to weld.
-
- From The FABRICATOR
Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 30+ plasma cutter includes operator-friendly controls
- Feb 6, 2023
- Product Release
Thermal Dynamics, an ESAB brand, has introduced the Cutmaster 30+ portable manual plasma cutting system.
-
- From The FABRICATOR
Hypertherm Associates accepting applications for Spark Something Great grant program
- Jan 31, 2023
- News Release
Hypertherm Associates, Hanover, N.H., is now accepting applications for its Spark Something Great educational grant program.
-
- From The FABRICATOR
How metal fabricators can optimize plasma cut quality
- By Josue Aguilar
- Jan 21, 2023
- Article
In plasma cutting, different gas combinations react with the cut metal edge differently and affect the weldability of the surface. Selecting the appropriate gas combination and amperage for the material types and thicknesses is key to ensuring high-quality welds.
-
- From The FABRICATOR
Metal sculptor reflects on trout sculpture, future work, Netflix fame
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Jan 19, 2023
- Article
Metal artist Ivan Iler’s work has become more recognizable thanks in part to ambitious ideas—including a 25-ft.-tall brown trout—and participation in a Netflix reality competition. These opportunities have opened doors he’s long coveted.
Sponsored Content
Cutmaster 30+ | The total plasma cutting package
- Jan 11, 2023
- Video
When it comes to finding the ultimate plasma cutter, Cutmaster 30+ is your perfect answer.
Sponsored Content
Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 40 - the portable plasma cutter with more power than you thought possible
- Jan 11, 2023
- Video
You deserve the best portable plasma cutter.
subscribe now
![The FABRICATOR Cover](jpg/fab-july-2023-16872045265460.jpg?size=225x)
The FABRICATOR is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The FABRICATOR has served the industry since 1970.
start your free subscription- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 07/25/2023
- Running Time:
- 56:59
This week, Jessica Considine – a welder, fabricator, and artist based in the Detroit-area – joins The Fabricator...
- Trending Articles
The ups and downs of organizing a Ford Bronco and aftermarket parts event
![The ups and downs of organizing a Ford Bronco and aftermarket parts event](jpg/the-ups-and-down-of-organizing-a-ford-bronco-and-aftermarket-parts-event-16900610373656.jpg?size=x100)
The rise of the collaborative robots on display at Automate 2023 in Detroit
![The rise of the collaborative robots on display at Automate 2023 in Detroit](jpg/automate-2023-in-detroit-displays-the-rise-of-the-collaborative-robots-16902131093656.jpg?size=x100)
Optimizing metal manufacturing performance like Formula One racing
![Optimizing metal manufacturing performance like Formula One racing](jpg/optimizing-metal-manufacturing-performance-like-formula-one-racing-16898060553656.jpg?size=x100)
Robey's Welding Cancer Awareness Press Brake
![Robey's Welding Cancer Awareness Press Brake](jpg/robeys-welding-cancer-awareness-press-brake-16896893473656.jpg?size=x100)
Majestic Steel founder dies
![Majestic Steel founder dies](jpg/majestic-steel-founder-dies-16899617983656.jpg?size=x100)
- Industry Events
Precision Press Brake Certificate
- July 31 - August 1, 2023
- Elgin, IL
Laser Welding Certificate Course
- August 1 - 3, 2023
- Farmington Hills, MI
Golf 4 Manufacturing -Chicago
- August 21, 2023
- Waukegan,