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PRODUCT FOCUS: Plasma cutters
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Automotive Body Repair News
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June 1, 2008
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Copyright informationCopyright Advanstar Communications, Inc. Jun 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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FLORENCE, S.C. - So what's the main difference between a plasma cutter and a welder, other than the obvious one - the purpose of each tool? Speaking to ABRN on April 24 at a company media event, Bob Fernicola, business manger of plasma cutting for welding equipment manufacturer ESAB, said operating a welder takes plenty of training and experience while most techs can use a plasma cutter with just a modest introduction to the tool.
But that doesn't mean shops should take the purchase of a plasma cutter lightly. The market offers plenty of options in terms of size and convenience of cutting ability. Shops can save themselves some money by investing in a unit large enough to handle ...
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