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Some 25 years ago, ESAB (L-TEC) introduced plasma gouging to the metal working industry. The process was an instant success, displacing carbon arc gouging in many applications. Carbon Arc Gouging Carbon arc gouging is a noisy, messy process. The high airflow creates large amounts of smoke, and it is very …

Plasmit was developed during the 1980’s, by Richard Hadley, who was at the time a region manager for L-Tec Welding and Cutting Systems. (Now  ESAB)  Shortly following tremendous sales of plasma gouging equipment to the railroads, it became evident that plasma torches could not withstand the abuse from repair of …