CNC today, who needs humans?
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We got a combination CNC Plasma Pipe and Plate cutter at work a couple years ago. It's amazing how much work you can do with that machine. We've been cutting "Firetubes" for large oil treater and line heater burners. Basically a large U-Tube made from 24" x 1/2" wall pipe with 22.5 degree cuts to make 4 45 degree joints. Takes a welder about a day and a half to make all those cuts. We're doing them all on the machine in under 2 hrs, and they fit absolutely perfectly for welding once complete.
