nexAir CNC Plasma Cutting System: What to know Before You Buy
NexAir CNC Plasma Cutting System: What to know before you buy
nexAir CNC Plasma Cutting System: What to Know Before You Buy
Introducing nexAir’s latest system that will completely change the way you go about your daily tasks while you are on the job — The nexAir CNC Plasma Cutting System! This brand new system is here to make you and your employees’ lives easier and more efficient, all while increasing profitability! Let’s get down to the details!
Features of the CNC Plasma Cutting System
Base Frame:
- Heavy-duty construction yields reliable movement and precise cuts
- Fully welded main support frame
- Powder-coated exterior covers
- Power track on X and Y-axis
- Adjustable leveling feet
Bridge:
- Rigid anodized aluminium extrusion beam
- Machined end truck and linear guide surfaces
- Dual side drive
- 20mm linear guides on all axes
- Outward-facing gear rack for splatter protection
- Ball screw lifter
Control & Software:
- Micro stepping control box with CNC software
- Draw, Nest, Cut with complete CAD/CAM/CNC software
- Torch height control
- Surge protector
Take a look at the benefits!
Customers love the nexAir Cutting System for many reasons – but most of all, being able to complete projects in record time when compared to other tools and methods. This is great because you and your team can complete more projects for more customers, expand offerings and free up time for projects that take different skills and practices. As you can guess, cutting work time and increasing productivity will result in an increase in profit. Isn’t this one of the main goals of efficiently running a business? Take a quick glance at some of the other benefits of the nexAir Cutting System:
- Use less equipment on projects and free up floor space
- Reliable, fast and low-maintenance
- No assembly and no hassle
- High-speed
- Easily deployable
- Easy to learn, requiring minimal training up-front
- Once installed, very little start up – allowing you to get started almost right away
Forge Forward with nexAir!
Investing in the nexAir Plasma Cutting System is one of the best things that you can do for your business this year. Imagine all of the time, money and headaches that you will be saving. At nexAir, we not only want to sell you the best equipment on the market, but we also want you to fully understand how to use it once purchased. That is exactly why we offer complete hands-on training for you and your team, helping your business Forge Forward and be more profitable. If you are interested in learning more about training with nexAir or have questions about the nexAir Cutting System, please reach out – we have answers! As always, thank you for choosing nexAir as your equipment supplier and education source!
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Manufacturing downtime costs American companies billions annually. When production lines halt due to gas supply issues, every minute translates to lost revenue, missed deadlines, and frustrated customers. At nexAir, we've spent decades developing solutions that keep manufacturing operations running smoothly.
The Hidden Costs of Gas-Related Downtime
When manufacturers calculate downtime costs, they typically focus on labor and lost production. However, gas supply disruptions create cascading effects that multiply these losses:
- Production rescheduling that disrupts carefully optimized sequences
- Rush shipping fees to meet customer deadlines despite delays
- Quality inconsistencies when processes restart after interruptions
- Overtime costs to catch up after unplanned stoppages
- Reputation damage when delivery commitments are missed
For a typical mid-sized manufacturer, each hour of downtime represents $5,000-$10,000 in direct and indirect costs. Our analysis shows that gas-related issues cause 7-12% of total manufacturing downtime - a substantial opportunity for improvement.
From Reactive to Proactive: The Supply Continuum
Most facilities follow a predictable pattern in their gas management evolution:
Stage 1: Reactive Management At this stage, facilities order gas when they notice supplies running low or, worse, after running out. Emergencies are common, and disruptions are accepted as "part of doing business." One automotive parts supplier operating this way experienced 14 production interruptions in a single quarter.
Stage 2: Calendar-Based Management Facilities advance to scheduled deliveries based on estimated usage. While better than the reactive approach, this method still results in either excess inventory (tying up capital and space) or shortages when usage spikes occur. A plastics manufacturer following this model maintained 40% more cylinder inventory than necessary while still experiencing occasional stockouts.
Stage 3: Consumption-Based Management Our telemetry systems monitor actual gas consumption, automatically triggering orders based on usage patterns rather than calendar dates. This approach virtually eliminates both stockouts and excess inventory.
Stage 4: Integrated Supply Management The most advanced approach connects gas management directly to production planning systems. Upcoming production requirements automatically adjust supply parameters, ensuring resources are precisely aligned with needs. A medical device manufacturer using this approach reports zero gas-related downtime for 27 consecutive months while operating with minimal inventory buffers.
Our expert KnowHow™ in industrial gas applications allows us to guide customers through this evolution at a pace that makes sense for their operations.
Customizing Solutions for Maximum Uptime
Manufacturing environments vary dramatically in their gas requirements and operational constraints. We've developed flexible approaches that address these differences:
- For high-volume, consistent usage operations, our bulk systems eliminate the cylinder handling that frequently causes supply disruptions. Bulk installations include telemetry monitoring and automated ordering to prevent outages.
- For variable-demand environments, our microbulk delivery systems provide the benefits of bulk supply with lower volume commitments. These systems reduce handling requirements while maintaining the flexibility needed for changing production schedules.
- For specialized applications requiring multiple gas types, our gas management programs combine cylinder tracking, usage monitoring, and automated replenishment. This comprehensive approach ensures that specialty gases are always available when needed, regardless of how infrequently they might be used.
- For multi-site operations, our enterprise supply programs coordinate deliveries and optimize inventory across locations. By treating the organization's gas requirements holistically, we minimize both stockouts and excess inventory across the network.
This consultative approach ensures that manufacturers receive solutions aligned with their specific operational patterns rather than generic "one-size-fits-all" systems.
Beyond Traditional Supply: Integrated Services for Total Reliability
Maximum uptime requires more than just reliable gas delivery. Our integrated services address the full spectrum of gas-related reliability factors:
Equipment maintenance programs that prevent system failures before they impact production Technical gas specialists who resolve application issues that could otherwise cause production problems Safety training that prevents accidents leading to downtime events Emergency response capabilities that minimize impacts when unexpected events occur Supply chain redundancy that ensures continuity despite regional disruptions
These services complement our supply solutions to form a comprehensive reliability strategy. By addressing both everyday operations and exceptional circumstances, we help manufacturers Forge Forward with confidence that gas-related disruptions won't derail their production targets.
Measuring Success: The Results That Matter
The ultimate measure of any downtime reduction strategy is its impact on production metrics. Our manufacturing customers consistently report significant improvements after implementing our comprehensive gas management solutions:
Downtime reductions of 85-95% for gas-related issues Inventory cost decreases of 20-30% through optimized supply management Administrative time savings of 5-10 hours weekly through automated ordering and tracking Production schedule adherence improvements of 3-7% due to improved supply reliability
These performance gains translate directly to bottom-line benefits that typically deliver ROI within months rather than years. More importantly, they allow manufacturers to confidently make delivery commitments, knowing that gas supply issues won't compromise their ability to perform.
Don't let gas supply issues impact your productivity. Contact us today to explore our tailored solutions.
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