Welding & Fabrication Equipment

Products • October 8, 2025

Plasma cutters with ‘revolutionary’ consumables and torch design

The Cutmaster X 90 and Cutmaster X 110 from Thermal Dynamics, an ESAB brand, feature a new arc starting mechanism that the company says has no moving parts, and starts the arc within a few thousandths of a second after establishing airflow.

Products • July 3, 2025

Plasma cutting system

The XPR460 plasma cutting system from Hypertherm cuts mild steel, stainless steel, steel and aluminum. The unit performs multiple applications with SureCut technology for bolt-ready holes and smooth 45-degree bevels. SureCut technology uses software to automatically embed advanced cutting capabilities into the plasma cutting process.

Articles • June 18, 2025

Cobot Cuts Plasma Cutting Cycle Time

A collaborative robot integration slashed plasma cutting cycle times, boosting throughput and safety.

Products • April 8, 2025

Swift-Cut XP + Precision 130

Swift-Cut, an ESAB brand, has introduced the ESAB Precision 130 high-precision plasma power source, which is now available as an option for its Swift-Cut XP heavy-duty plasma table.

News • February 26, 2025

Hypertherm to present plasma cutting solutions at CastExpo 2025

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, will showcase its Powermax® plasma cutting technology at the CastExpo & Metalcasting Congress 2025, which takes place April 12-15 in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit Hypertherm at booth 1110 to see live demonstrations and examine parts cut with Powermax technology.

Videos • January 25, 2025

Hypertherm at FABTECH 2024 – Plasma & Water Jet Cutting

DescriptionnJake Brown shares highlights from FABTECH 2024, where Hypertherm showcased its latest advancements in plasma and water jet cutting. The XPR 460 plasma system, now integrated by all OEMs, took center stage, along with the PowerMax, the industry's top-selling handheld plasma cutter. Attendees also explored a two-headed water jet design for enhanced productivity and new software upgrades improving cutting speed and user experience. Plus, discussions on cobot integration offered a glimpse into the future of automation in cutting technology.

Products • February 25, 2020

40 P Plasma Cutter

The Forney 40 P Plasma Cutter is the ideal choice for heavy-duty cutting. This machine is capable of dual-voltage, allowing users to work wherever 120V and 230V power is available. The 20' torch included with this unit allows great reach and a large working envelope for maximum convenience and comfort.

Products • May 1, 2015

Cascade e-Ion Plasma

The Cascade e-Ion Plasma from Micropyretics Heaters International Inc. reportedly revolutionizes traditional processes, such as tool bit coatings, nonstick surfacing, glass bending, brazing, sintering, CVD/PVD and surface cleaning among other processes.

Products • July 1, 2014

Semifinished PCBN Inserts

IDS Cutting Tools has introduced semifinished PCBN inserts that allow toolmakers to produce a finished PCBN-tipped insert with no need for brazing.

Products • April 1, 2014

Model HFL-2018-21Q Mentor Vacuum Furnace

Solar Manufacturing announces the installation of a new and compact vacuum furnace design located at its Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania heat treating affiliate company facility in Hermitage, Pa.

Products • January 1, 2014

The Art of Welding

In "The Art of Welding" from Industrial Press Inc., Ryan Friedlinghaus adds practical knowledge to William Galvery's acclaimed welding insight and everyday tips and tricks developed over his long professional career as an educator and earlier as a hands-on welder.