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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2008
Anthony V. Salsich, Appleton, WI (US);
David P. Marcusen, Hortonville, WI (US);
Nathan G. Leiteritz, Appleton, WI (US);
Nick William Buettner, Burlington, WI (US);
Anthony V. Salsich, Appleton, WI (US);
David P. Marcusen, Hortonville, WI (US);
Nathan G. Leiteritz, Appleton, WI (US);
Nick William Buettner, Burlington, WI (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A system and method for providing a high power density plasma cutting/welding-type system is disclosed. The plasma cutting system includes a housing and a power source disposed within the housing constructed to generate plasma cutting power. The plasma cutting system also includes a plasma torch actuated by a trigger and connected to the power source to produce a cutting arc. The plasma cutting system is constructed such that it has a power-to-weight ratio of at least 550 Watts per kilogram (W/kg).