Hypertherm shows technology advances in Korea

Hypertherm designs and manufactures the world's most advanced plasma cutting systems for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. With a strong international presence, the company has been serving the Korea market since 2006, and has been expanding its local capabilities to meet domestic demand. To strengthen its relationship with users and partners in the country, Hypertherm will exhibit at the Welding Busan Korea 2012. During the four-day event, visitors will be presented with opportunities to learn more about the thermal cutting solutions provided by Hypertherm, and the benefits that these innovations offer. Here are some of the cutting edge technologies that will be demonstrated by local Hypertherm staff at Welding Busan Korea. Powermax Plasma SystemEach Powermax system is carefully designed for high performance usage and can meet any and all cutting and gouging needs. The latest product of this range, Powermax105?, has impressive capabilities, with its fast cut speeds, ease-of-use, reliability, and relatively low operating cost. The system can be used for automated applications, and has a remarkable ability to cut metals of up to 38mm thick, and sever 50mm thick metals. In addition to Powermax 105, Powermax30?, Powermax45?, Powermax65? and Powermax85? will be on display at Welding Busan Korea. Each of these systems may be small in form, but can handle robust cutting jobs  with notable severance capabilities. The systems are productive and cost-efficient, and produce excellent cut quality with very little dross output. Most Powermax systems have at least four different torch options for unparalleled cutting and gouging versatility. MAX200?MAX200? is an oxygen cutting system with a maximum cutting capacity of 50mm on mild steel. The system has proven to meet the needs of companies that have constantly evolving cutting requirements and production schedules. HyPerformance PlasmaBesides manual plasma systems, Hypertherm will also showcase its mechanized HPR260XD? and HPR400XD? systems. These HyPerformance units consistently deliver virtually dross-free cuts, and offer fast cut speeds and long consumable life. The systems also come with patent-pending PowerPierce? technology for industry leading production piercing capability. Several product enhancements are available for customers in the robotic, structural steel, and bevel markets as well. When used together with a Hypertherm CAM solution and computer numeric control (CNC) to form an Integrated Plasma Cutting Solution, users will be able to reap the benefits of True Hole? technology. This proprietary technology easily and consistently produces significantly better hole quality than what was previously possible with plasma. It virtually eliminates tapers and dings so a bolt can pass through easily. In addition, all these benefits can be easily achieved without operator intervention. Automated Controls Besides the power supplies, Hypertherm will also present other crucial components for automated plasma cutting systems. EDGE Pro? is a ‘plug and play’ CNC that is compatible with almost any mechanized system. The CNC can support oxyfuel and conventional plasma cutting, and was carefully designed to withstand thousands of hours of reliability testing in adverse conditions. As a result, EDGE Pro is able to survive harsh cutting table environments, regardless of application. Visitors can also look forward to experiencing the ArcGlide? torch height control (THC). ArcGlide optimizes consumable life and cut quality by continuously sampling and automatically adjusting arc voltage for proper torch height. All this is done intuitively without operator intervention. And when used in tandem with other components of the Integrated Plasma Cutting Solution, ArcGlide produces Rapid Part Technology. With this, users achieve grAir Jordan