Plasma Cutting

The Victor cutting torch series has a wide range of cutting outfit options that are ideal for metal workers and welders at both the professional and hobby levels. Each model, ranging from the professional grade Journeyman series to the personal Performer series, offers specific capabilities

Plasma cutters carry a higher price tag than a traditional torch setup, but they can offer a cleaner, more efficient, and safer cutting setup that can prove far more cost-effective over the long time. The latest Hypertherm models promise even greater efficiency and speed.

The following post was written by Edan Barak of Weldinghelmetpros.com. If you have interest in plasma cutting, he’s written a comprehensive guide and comparison chart which you can find here. Below we’ve compiled a list of handy tips and tricks that will make plasma cutting work more enjoyable and, perhaps most importantly, more professional.

A plasma cutter is one of the most effective and precise tools for cutting metal, but compared to the other options available, plasma cutters are also one of the most expensive options.

Plasma cutting operations can become precise, efficient, and effective by using a CNC cutting table along with most standard plasma cutters. Customers at Baker’s Gas and Welding frequently purchase plasma cutters, especially the Hypertherm Powermax 45, 65, and 85, but then the next question for...

Every welding shop needs an effective way to cut metal, and a simple torch cutting set up is an ideal option for many. Torch kits are more affordable than a plasma cutter and also provide the option of pre-heating metal before starting a welding project...

There are some plasma cutter safety basics that everyone should know: avoid cutting near water or other liquids. Watch out for flammable substances, and don’t cut in a space where you have lots of sawdust, hay, or general dust around. However, everyone who uses a

A good oxy-fuel cutting set up is a convenient and clean way to cut metal quickly. Acetylene has been an industry standard for many years, but if you’re considering which cutting fuel is the best for your shop, there are quite a few things to...

If you’re already considering making a significant investment in a welder, you may be tempted to purchase a unit that combines a welder with a plasma cutter. You’ve seen how a plasma cutter slices through metal with a clean, quick cut, and it wouldn’t hurt