For many welding-related jobs, metal cutting is required before a welding arc is started. Two popular metal-cutting processes to choose from are plasma arc and oxy-fuel. Both systems have advantages ...

Innovation is an integral part of life. The desire to do better, to be better and to create more efficient tools is what drives humankind. However, there are some things that only need tinkering with ...

Look around you. Is there anything – anything – within a 25- to 30-foot radius that could catch on fire if, say, a shower of sparks were to land on it? Are you sure? What are you wearing? Does your ...

To address the challenges encountered in decommissioning a nuclear facility, the UK-based firm TWI has since 2009 been developing laser tube-cutting methods for the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning ...

Nearly all fumes from plasma cutting contain toxic substances, but the composition varies depending on the metal being cut ...

ESAB introduced a new, improved line of combination cutting torches as part of the new Purox Elite Series of gas apparatus products. The Purox Elite Series Combination Torch includes the WH-4200 ...

The ideal plasma torch handle must be sturdy enough to endure rough handling, and heat-resistant to withstand its own cutting strength. Hypertherm’s breakthrough Spring Start ™ technology made it ...

The Seeler Enterprises cutting torch is a quick entry life saving exothermic cutting unit. Cuts through steel doors, barred windows, door hinges, locks and vaults in a matter of seconds. The cutting ...

Wilcox’s new kitting option for their Mini-Cutting Torch, the DOD-DHS kit includes multiple bottles with everything needed to begin torching right out of the case. The DOD-DHS Torch kit comes standard ...

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CORONA – A 46-acre fire that burned next to 91 freeway Wednesday afternoon was caused by a cutting torch at a construction site, authorities said. A large plume of smoke was visible Wednesday ...