Nearly all fumes from plasma cutting contain toxic substances, but the composition varies depending on the metal being cut ...

For consumable parts a typical shielded plasma torch has an electrode, a nozzle, and a shield. Many other torches are unshielded with an exposed nozzle and an electrode. The two consumable parts in ...

The world's smallest plasma torch could one day make root canal treatment faster, less painful and reduce the chance of infection, say experts. Professor Chunqi Jiang, of the University of Southern ...

The ideal plasma torch handle must be sturdy enough to endure rough handling, and heat-resistant to withstand its own cutting strength. Hypertherm’s breakthrough Spring Start ™ technology made it ...

According to scientists a simple hand-held torch-like device can swiftly kill dangerous bacteria, offering a potential boon for emergency workers battling infection risks in wars or disaster zones.

The "plasma flashlight" delivers a charged, or ionised, jet of gas to zap germs, a team of researchers in China, Australia and Hong Kong said in a specialised journal. Hot plasma sterilisers are ...

Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) said Wednesday it signed a partnership agreement with PyroGenesis Canada (OTCQX:PYRGF) to test the use of plasma torch technology for aluminum remelting furnaces to advance ...