Category: Meeting Report

Recap: Why heat input control is critical, part II

May 19, 2021 – Virtual MeetingSpecial thanks to Ben A Pletcher for presenting a follow up meeting educating our members more about heat input control, this time specifically on stainless steels and aluminum alloys! Ben Pletcher’s presentations in February and May brought the Portland Section to the #1 and #3 spots in terms of attendance during…

Meeting Recap: Laser Cutting Applications

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Mr. Scott Lindley provided an overview of Fiber Lasers and CO2 Lasers. This overview/presentation included how these types of lasers work, the advantages and disadvantages of each, to each-other, and including comparisons with plasma cutting and oxy-fuel cutting. Mr. Lindley completed his presentation with quick overview of press brake systems and their current capabilities. These…