Today’s consumer has a wide array of options for cutting systems and machines, options that can seem overwhelming. However, when it comes to high production metal cutting, most machines fit into one of two categories: plasma or laser. Today’s plasma and laser cutting machines are both highly precise thanks to computer numeric control (CNC), but…
Hornet Quench Guard improves cutting, increases performance, and maximizes protection Hornet Quench Guard is a conditioner made for plasma and waterjet cutting table systems and is designed for ferrous, stainless, and galvanized surfaces. Hornet Quench Guard is a non-tacky, non-staining product that is not only easy to use but also environmentally friendly and fully biodegradable.…
Automated Ag Systems is an international manufacturer of award-winning agricultural equipment. With a client base spanning four continents and twelve states, the company specializes in harvest and harvest transport systems. Their flagship product is the Bandit XPress, a self-propelled mobile platform that allows pickers to reach fruit more easily. The Bandit Xpress also features large…
We are proud to help customers all over the United States, and the world, build something great. One of our proud customers is Builtware, a fabrication shop in California. Started in 2005, Builtware is a general fabrication shop, which means they deal with a wide variety of projects, materials, customers, and deadlines. The variety meant…
If you’re considering making an investment in a mechanized plasma cutting machine, you probably have a lot of questions. What kind of cut quality can you expect, what power source is needed, what materials are you now able to cut, how does the production rate compare, and more? Recently, Hornet’s own Mike Best developed a…
Companies are always on the lookout for the next innovation in their industry. That new piece of technology that has the potential to revolutionize their business. In March of this year Hypertherm introduced its new XPR300 plasma system, and it represents a serious technological advance over its predecessor, the HPR system. You might be wondering…
If you run a business and are considering investing in a CNC pipe cutting machine, one of your first questions might be: How will it impact my company’s bottom-line? After all, any major investment in new machines should make a visible impact on the company’s profitability. While non-automated pipe cutting machines can be less expensive,…
