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Husqvarna Power Cutter: User Guide Pt. 2 Introduction This is part 2 of the EC Hopkins Husqvarna power cutter user guide that is designed to demonstrate crucial elements of safety, ergonomics, and productive cutting. This guide is written with the Husqvarna K2500 Hydraulic Power Cutter in mind, but the information here coincides with the operator’s…

Case Study The EC Hopkins Guide to Finishing Stainless Steel & Tube Pipe Finishing stainless steel tube and pipe is something that many have found themselves doing for the first time. As stainless steel has become a more popular choice, fabricators are discovering that it can be a tough material to work with. While it’s…

Case Study How To Maintain & Service Underwater Tools Underwater Tools Knowing how to maintain underwater tools is an important part of owning underwater tools. Proper care and maintenance can drastically improve the function of the tool and extend its lifespan. Taking a little bit of time to learn underwater tool care will save money…

Case Study ICS Powergrit: What is it and Why do you Need it? When you are working on any kind of underground cutting project, you need to make sure that you have the best tools for the job in order to carry out the work safely and efficiently. Some tools can mean more excavation work,…

Oct 12, 2020 Can I Use PowerGrit With My Chainsaw? About PowerGrit PowerGrit is a diamond saw chain for a power cutter, designed to cut through pipe, ductile iron, cast iron, plastic piping, and a variety of other heavy-duty materials. It’s patented design has revolutionized pipe cutting from an efficiency and safety perspective by severely…

Oct 10, 2020 Husqvarna Power Cutter User Guide: Pt. 1 Introduction This user guide is designed to demonstrate crucial elements of safety, ergonomic, and productive cutting and works to coincide with the operator’s manual from Husqvarna. We recommend that you get adequate training and read the operator’s manual in full before using this power cutter.…

Oct 5, 2020 How to Cut Concrete with a Diamond Chainsaw Diamond chainsaws are capable of making deep cuts with square corners and no overcut in strong materials such as reinforced concrete. ICS have always been consistently best in class when it comes to tackling such heavy-duty work. Diamond chainsaws come in hydraulic, pneumatic, electric,…

Free-standing Vs. Handheld Fabrication: Which Is Right For You? Metal fabrication is an important manufacturing process that involves extensive machine use. Industries that utilize metal fabrication rely on human labour as well as automated processes to cut, bend, and assemble various structures. Modern manufacturing has improved significantly in recent decades. Machinery is constantly advancing, and…