PRECISION METALLURGY • HIGH-PRESSURE N2 CUTTING

High-Pressure Nitrogen Assist Cutting: 100% Oxide-Free Edges

Eliminate secondary edge grinding and paint delamination risks. High-pressure nitrogen assist cutting purges molten metal instantly, preventing exothermic oxidation and producing weld-ready edges on stainless steel and aerospace aluminum in Plainville, CT.

Purge Gas 99.999% N2 Ultra-High Purity

Assist Pressure UP TO 300 PSI Instant Melt Ejection

Edge Condition ZERO OXIDE Immediate Powder Coat

Secondary Labor 100% ELIMINATED No Manual Grinding

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THERMO-MECHANICAL CUTTING ADVANTAGE

Oxygen Cutting vs. High-Pressure Nitrogen Assist Cutting

Conventional laser cutting with oxygen creates a brittle iron-oxide layer along the cut perimeter. This black scale inevitably flakes off under powder coating and causes porosity during TIG welding. Fabtron utilizes high-pressure nitrogen assist to deliver pristine, metallic-pure cut faces.

Standard Oxygen Cutting OXIDE LAYER HAZARD

× Produces a hard, brittle black iron-oxide scale (FeO/Fe2O3) on edges.
× Powder coating adheres only to the oxide layer, which flakes off in service.
× Requires costly, labor-intensive manual edge grinding or chemical acid picking.
× Weld porosity occurs if oxide is fused into GTAW aerospace weld pools.

Fabtron Nitrogen Assist Cutting 100% METALLIC BOND

✓ Inert nitrogen prevents chemical oxidation during the high-temperature cut cycle.
✓ Cut parts transfer directly to our automated powder coating line with ASTM 5B adhesion.
✓ Immediate robot or manual welding without edge dressing or wire brushing.
✓ Maintains native corrosion resistance on 304 and 316 stainless steel cut edges.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE

Frequently Asked Engineering Questions

Detailed answers regarding our Plainville facility capabilities, material certifications, testing protocols, and defense contract compliance.

Q: Does nitrogen assist cutting increase the overall cost of parts?

While nitrogen gas costs slightly more than shop air or oxygen, it completely eliminates secondary manual grinding, deburring, and acid dipping labor. The net result is a lower total part cost and significantly shorter manufacturing turnaround.

Q: Can nitrogen cutting be used on both aluminum and stainless steel?

Yes. High-pressure nitrogen is the gold standard for cutting 6061-T6 and 5052-H32 aerospace aluminum, as well as 304/316 stainless steel, producing mirror-smooth, dross-free edge finishes.

DIRECT EXECUTIVE ENGINEERING CONSULTATION

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Speak directly with Garret Maino and our Plainville manufacturing engineering staff. Upload drawings for immediate DFM analysis and quotation.

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