Hypertherm at FABTECH 2024 – Plasma & Water Jet Cutting

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.

January 25, 2025
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Jake 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.

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  • cutting speed
    Tangential velocity on the surface of the tool or workpiece at the cutting interface. The formula for cutting speed (sfm) is tool diameter 5 0.26 5 spindle speed (rpm). The formula…

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