Oxy-fuel cutting, also known as flame cutting, is a widely applied industrial thermal cutting process. Oxy-fuel cutting is a thermal process that uses oxygen and fuel gas (such as acetylene, propane, MAP, propylene and natural gas) most often used for cutting carbon plates that range from 1.5” thick to over 20” thick.
Drilling is a cutting process that uses a drill bit to cut a hole with a circular cross-section in solid materials. The drill is usually a rotating cutting tool, often multi-point. The bit is pressed against the workpiece and rotated at speeds of hundreds to thousands of revolutions per minute. As a result, the cutting edge is pressed against the workpiece, which removes chips from the hole during drilling.
Face milling is a machining process in which the milling head is placed perpendicular to the workpiece. The milling head is essentially positioned “face down” towards the top of the workpiece. When engaged, the top of the milling head cuts away at the top of the workpiece to remove some of its material.
Plasma cutting or burning is a thermal process that focuses a stream of gasses, or hot plasma, through a small torch hole, allowing a direct cut through electrically conductive materials. It provides a “smoother” cut over other conventional cutting methods as the stream is focused directly on the desired cutting area. To offer an even smoother, more precise cut, a special nozzle.
(7) Oxy-Fuel machines
Tables range from 10’ – 22’ wide and up to 60’ long
3 to 12 torches per machine
(1) 4-Head HPR-400XD Messer plasma machine
24’ x 83’ down draft table
4 torches
(2) Quickmill Intimidator CNC Gantry Drilling/Milling machines
10’ x 10’ work area
75 HP Spindle
30” of Z Travel
Drill sizes up to 4” diameter in up to 10″ thick plate
Milling of steel with a 4” face-mill
Circular interpolation (milling) of larger diameter holes using endmills or milling cutters
(5) Overhead Cranes
Up to 40 ton capacity
Railcar access
(4) Oxy-Fuel machines
4 to 10 torches per machine
Tables range from 10’ – 14’ wide and up to 42’ long
(1) 2-Head HPR-400XD Messer plasma machine
10’ x 42’ down draft table
2 torches
(6) Overhead cranes
Up to 35 ton capacity
