Hypertherm Announces Expert Speaking Lineup for FABTECH 2012
HANOVER, N.H. - Hypertherm's educational focus continues at FABTECH 2012. Hypertherm will share practical information as part of the official FABTECH sponsored Education Program. In addition, Hypertherm experts are planning several, shorter informative presentations in Hypertherm's Innovation Theater. FABTECH sponsored show sessions led by Hypertherm experts are as follows.
The Application of Cutting Small, Medium, and Large Profiles in Fiber Laser Cutting
Monday, November 12; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Hypertherm's Tate Picard and Douglas Shuda discuss how process parameters impact fiber laser cutting and explain how to automatically optimize the cutting outcome.
Comparative Cutting: Laser, Waterjet, and Plasma
Tuesday, November 13; 8 to 10 a.m.
Hypertherm's Jim Colt joins two industry peers to discuss three popular cutting methods. Jim will show session attendees how new advancements in plate cutting technology allow plasma to replace oxy-fuel when cutting metal up to 2" thick.
Automated Plasma Cutting: Process Challenges and How to Achieve Successful Outcomes and Recent Technology Advancements in the Plasma Cutting of Stainless Steel
Tuesday, November 13; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
This session, covering automated plasma cutting advances, is led by a trio of Hypertherm experts. First, Bob Boyes and Derek Weston explore new edge profiling technology designed to help fabricators achieve fast, accurate, and consistent bevel cuts. Then, Jesse Tyler shows attendees how recent advancements are improving the cut quality achieved with plasma on stainless steel.
All of the above sessions are scheduled to take place in Room N116, while the following presentation occurs in Room N120.
Better Holes with Plasma: What You Need to Know to Take Hole Cutting to the Next Level
Tuesday, November 13, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
While many acknowledge the difficulties in using plasma for hole cutting, Hypertherm's Dan McLenithan highlights advancements in hole cutting technology which have enabled a way to significantly improve hole quality from a functional perspective while lowering operating costs.
In addition, show attendees can learn more about metal cutting by taking part in the numerous mini-sessions taking place directly in Hypertherm's main show booth (N3906). Topics covered during these 10 minute sessions include stainless steel cutting performance, plasma beveling technology, fiber laser verses other cutting technologies and more. See the full schedule of speakers and presentations here.
Hypertherm designs and manufactures advanced cutting systems for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes handheld and mechanized plasma and laser systems, consumables, as well as CNC motion and height controls and CAM cutting software. Hypertherm systems are trusted for performance and reliability that results in increased productivity and profitability for tens of thousands of businesses. The New Hampshire based company's reputation for metal cutting innovation dates back more than 40 years, to 1968, with Hypertherm's invention of water injection plasma cutting. The company, consistently named one of the best places to work in America, has more than 1,000 associates along with operations and partner
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