Method and apparatus for high power density plasma cutting system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8637786
APP PUB NO 20100078410A1
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12239951

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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).

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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC3600 WEST LAKE AVENUE GLENVIEW IL 60026

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Buettner, Nick William Burlington, US 4 27
Leiteritz, Nathan G Appleton, US 5 58
Marcusen, David P Hortonville, US 15 427
Salsich, Anthony V Appleton, US 20 201

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