Plasma Cutters
Typically used to cut steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper and other conductive metals, a plasma cutter blows compressed oxygen, air, inert or other gases (depending on the metal being cut) through a focused nozzle at high speed toward the metal, forming an electrical arc within the gas between an electrode near the gas nozzle and the metal itself. This electrical arc ionizes some of the gas to create an electrically-conductive channel of plasma. As electricity from the cutter torch travels down this plasma, it delivers enough heat to melt through the metal as the high velocity plasma and compressed gas blow the hot molten metal away, separating (cutting through) the metal.
Automation + Robotics = Smart Shops

Shops of all sizes are embracing automation and robotics systems and benefiting from major productivity gains with existing staff.
Shops of all sizes are embracing automation and robotics systems and benefiting from major productivity gains with existing staff.
Taking the time to carefully plan for this investment is important. Look to a provider for assistance and for help determining the expected payback.
Light industrial CNC plasma cutting options now make it possible for small home-based businesses and hobbyists to complete amazing jobs that were almost impossible a decade ago. These new plasma cutting systems can provide great performance at even better prices, but make sure they fit your needs before getting started so that you aren’t disappointed.
Watch out for artificially low prices on aftermarket plasma torch consumable parts. Before you buy, it is important to be aware of a few of the poor performance issues and risk of torch damage that your shop will experience if you purchase imitation consumables.
My previous experience with plasma cutting happened 30 years ago and was so awful that I never wanted to use one again. I vowed then and there to never use plasma again. Then I used one of the new units from Hypertherm.
Tregaskiss has enhanced its LSR+ unicables with SmoothTurn technology for use with TOUGH GUN TA3 robotic MIG guns.
ArcWorld HC is portable with three-sided access featuring a 1,200 mm x 2,400 mm perforated fixture table, and a Yaskawa HC10DTP robot, among other features.
Yaskawa Motoman’s mobile station is well-suited for arc welding, assembly, machine tending, and pick and place tasks.