Behind The Scenes at Hypertherm, Full Factory Tour & More (Videos)

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Good morning, everyone!! So, these are my newest two videos, I just thought I'd stop in and share them...As some may be aware, I recently flew to New Hampshire, and met up with Jim Colt for a full tour of their facilities, and of course, some YouTube exclusive footage...Here's part one, its a tour of the Powermax facility, where they build the smaller units and the consumables for them:And here's part two... This is about their lasers, waterjets, and advanced cutting systems:Well, it sure was a fun trip, and I'd just like to thank Jim Colt & Hypertherm for their hospitality, and letting me shoot there, I really enjoyed it...That being said, this wasn't the *only* plasma footage I shot in New Hampshire, I'll have more to post in the near future.Enjoy the videos, and happy, uh, plasma cutting guys [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Chucklezzz. BEG them to make welders too.Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:Lance you dog you!  Awesome tour video and yes, a BIG thanks to Jim Colt and all the folks at Hypertherm for hosting such an inside look into the best cutting products made to date.Fantastic!  A root beer for each of you!!MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:very nice.  A big thank you to Jim Colt and great video Lanse.
Reply:I can't wait to see you two actually playing in Jim's shop."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Nice to see who Jim Colt is....always like his post.And thanks for filming lanse
Reply:best video award going out!  You will just have to imagine receiving it
Reply:Many thanks to Jim and Lanse for that great tour.  I know my next purchase will have a Hypertherm badge. Looking forward to seeing Jim's shop too.
Reply:Thanks, guys!! I'm glad yall like it [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Where's your Hypertherm ball cap?"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by LanseSo, these are my newest two videos, I just thought I'd stop in and share them...and I'd just like to thank Jim Colt & Hypertherm for their hospitality, and letting me shoot there, I really enjoyed it...
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Lanse, Jim & Hypertherm....Superb guys.I've always wanted to see the facilities and, you nailed it.....Thanks a lot....Lanse....you need a remote microphone......
Reply:Well how cool was that!Great job Lanse and Jim.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
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Reply:That was a very eye-opening tour.  Nice to get to see how things really work.  That looks like a clean room at NASA.Thanks Lanse and Jim.   Last edited by TxDoc; 10-23-2013 at 12:38 AM.TxDoc's Photos Lincoln SP175 PlusLincoln Power Mig 256Lincoln 250 LX Spool Gun Lincoln Precision Tig 225 Hypertherm 600 KMG 2x72 Belt GrinderBaldor 812RE Grinder
Reply:Hypertherm, employee owned, has a quarterly company meeting. Our tour was timed perfectly when the production floor employees were sitting in conference rooms at this meeting....which is shown live on the viewing screens in each of our facilities. When you look at the cnc machines in the shop where the consumables and torch components are produced you do not see a lot of employees because the cellular manufacturing typically will have one cnc machine operator overseeing 3 or 4 large turning centers. Their job is parts inspection and monitoring the machines. To manufacture in the U.S. and remain competitive globally you need to make excellent products with good reliability, and you need the best shop floor efficiency possible. That is what Hypertherm does. Jim Colt Originally Posted by brucerWhere are all the employees?
Reply:These are good videosIt was a treat to listen to Jim ColtThere is something about Lanse's voice that I can't listen to -- that high nasal squeek and the "yee haw's" just make my skin crawl
Reply:Originally Posted by 12345678910These are good videosIt was a treat to listen to Jim ColtThere is something about Lanse's voice that I can't listen to -- that high nasal squeek and the "yee haw's" just make my skin crawl
Reply:Originally Posted by jimcoltHypertherm, employee owned, has a quarterly company meeting. Our tour was timed perfectly when the production floor employees were sitting in conference rooms at this meeting....which is shown live on the viewing screens in each of our facilities. When you look at the cnc machines in the shop where the consumables and torch components are produced you do not see a lot of employees because the cellular manufacturing typically will have one cnc machine operator overseeing 3 or 4 large turning centers. Their job is parts inspection and monitoring the machines. To manufacture in the U.S. and remain competitive globally you need to make excellent products with good reliability, and you need the best shop floor efficiency possible. That is what Hypertherm does. Jim Colt
Reply:It is closer to one US worker with the same level of productivity as 7 Chinese workers. Unfortunately (or Fortunately) the pay in the US is more 7 times that of a Chinese worker. You have to be very efficient to be a US company that successfuly sells product in China, and Hypertherm does very well there! I am proud to be a long term Hypertherm employee....and have watched the company grow and improve for over 35 years.Jim Colt
Reply:Awesome job guys and gals (hint hint @ the 2:00 min mark...even wears cammo!)Miller Dynasty 200DXMiller Spectrum 250DMiller Millermatic 200Bunch of old blue dinosaurs....
Reply:Jim,Are the touch screens at each station checklists for ISO-9000? If so I am assuming these are fed into one or more network computers? I would like to know more about that system if possible. I think my workplace could benefit from something like that. As of now each station has a paper checklist that gets checked/signed and put in the job order packet. Then the packet travels with the product through each station. Very time consuming and creates a HUGE amount of worthless paperwork.If you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:Great Job Lanse and Jim it was great to see how it's doneHey lanse did anything follow you home Backed my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:The touchscreens contain all of the manufacturing documentation for each station, tools to uses, torque specs, any special instructions as well as (in some cases) board serial number info. You find these at each of our manufacturing facilities at every workstation. And yes, they are tied into our networked computers for inventory tracking, quality control, etc.Jim Colt  Originally Posted by larpheadJim,Are the touch screens at each station checklists for ISO-9000? If so I am assuming these are fed into one or more network computers? I would like to know more about that system if possible. I think my workplace could benefit from something like that. As of now each station has a paper checklist that gets checked/signed and put in the job order packet. Then the packet travels with the product through each station. Very time consuming and creates a HUGE amount of worthless paperwork.
Reply:Originally Posted by killdozerd11Great Job Lanse and Jim it was great to see how it's doneHey lanse did anything follow you homeOriginally Posted by LanseThanks, Killdozer!!No, unfortunately not this time!! Haha...
Reply:And you didn't turn into an AR-15?!!! MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:@ Jim Colt & Lanse - Awesome insight into the pros at Hypertherm.  Thanks to you and the employees at Hypertherm for the production.  Key Observations: * All products designed, built, and supply chain managed in the USA* T&E and R&D programs rival the aerospace industry* Employee investment and customer service #1 at Hypertherm* "....We like what we hear from the field...."Jim, planning to rip some rock climbing in the Granite State next summer with some friends from Nashua.....will be sure to pay you a visit."Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:Wanted to bump this to the top. I've been researching plasma's for the last few weeks. The one that keeps coming up as a top performer is Hypertherm. I've read many positive reviews about Hypertherm's customer service and great product's not to mention they are built right here in the USA. I will be buying a Hypetherm Plasma because of this. I just wanted to say thank you for keeping jobs in America and making a great product.