Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 3D plasma/water-jet cutting

We had several different machines setup to cut pipe junctions in H and

> Y exhaust pipes and headers. Even though we were cutting thoulsands of
> pipe the spatter caused so much damage and maintenance on the machines that
> it was cheaper to make a simple copper template and have the operator cut
> the hole by hand. Cutting a pipe is more difficult because the pipe contour
> blows the spatter and heat back on the tourch and machine. I loaded at
> least eight $100,000 plus automated welders and cutters into the scrap
> hopper long before they were off the books. Often the simplest solution is
> the best solution.
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