{"id":904,"date":"2024-07-25T15:42:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T15:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapidweldingbl.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=904"},"modified":"2025-03-04T10:54:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T10:54:00","slug":"welcome-to-the-rapid-newsletter-july-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/articles\/welcome-to-the-rapid-newsletter-july-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (July 2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_034fe4-7d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_034fe4-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_034fe4-7d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_034fe4-7d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_034fe4-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_034fe4-7d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading904_034fe4-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_034fe4-7d\">In this month\u2019s edition we are covering the details of our <strong>first ever Rapid Welding Wednesday Demonstration Day<\/strong>, our latest summer offer on <strong>Hypertherm Hand Systems<\/strong> and the <strong>winner<\/strong> of our <strong>latest Welding Wizardry Competition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image904_d5d241-94 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image904_d5d241-94\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidweldingbl.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mikela-welding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mikela-welding.jpg 602w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mikela-welding-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">As you may have seen on our Social Media channels, we have a series of exciting hands-on demonstrations planned with Lincoln Electric and our <strong>\u2018Sparks &amp; Spatter\u2019<\/strong> resident welder, <strong>Mikala Eade.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_ec4996-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_ec4996-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_ec4996-d8\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_ec4996-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_ec4996-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_ec4996-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading904_ec4996-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_ec4996-d8\"><strong>The first event will take place on 31<sup>st<\/sup> July 2024<\/strong>&nbsp;at our Hedge End depot between <strong>10am to 4pm<\/strong>, when Mikala will be on hand to demonstrate, meet and chat with anyone about a range <a href=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.cmail20.com\/t\/r-i-tdtllhkt-l-o\/\">Lincoln Electric UK<\/a> welding products, and in particular this month we&#8217;ll be showcasing the <strong>Tomahawk 30<\/strong> and <strong>Tomahawk 45 Plasma Cutters.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_85cf28-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_85cf28-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_85cf28-f8\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_85cf28-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_85cf28-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_85cf28-f8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading904_85cf28-f8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_85cf28-f8\">If you wish to join us for this fantastic event, please confirm your attendance by emailing <a href=\"mailto:marianne@rapidwelding.com\">marianne@rapidwelding.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_e413e1-17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_e413e1-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_e413e1-17\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_e413e1-17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_e413e1-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_e413e1-17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading904_e413e1-17 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_e413e1-17\"><strong>We look forward to seeing you there.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-904_8de22d-11 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-904_8de22d-11 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-904_8de22d-11\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-0f54db077d5b7d3e4630cda254ba9ad2\"><strong>15% OFF HYPERTHERM\u00ae Hand Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image904_95afb6-47 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image904_95afb6-47\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidweldingbl.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hypertherm-offer.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hypertherm-offer.png 752w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hypertherm-offer-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Enjoy <strong>15% OFF HYPERTHERM\u00ae Powermax\u00ae hand systems<\/strong>; a range of machines with varying cut capacity that will help you gouge and cut more quickly, more easily, and more reliably. Simply select which cutting capacity you require to find the perfect <strong>Hypertherm\u00ae machine!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_91e83c-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_91e83c-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_91e83c-88\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_91e83c-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_91e83c-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_91e83c-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading904_91e83c-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_91e83c-88\"><strong>Why Plasma?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_2b8a8b-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_2b8a8b-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_2b8a8b-9a\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_2b8a8b-9a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_2b8a8b-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_2b8a8b-9a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading904_2b8a8b-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_2b8a8b-9a\">When gas is ionised by electrical energy, plasma is created, along with intense temperatures of up to 22,000 degrees Celsius. <strong>HYPERTHERM\u00ae\u2019s Powermax\u00ae<\/strong> <strong>systems<\/strong> utilise plasma to melt metal, along with compressed air, nitrogen or F5 gas to blow the molten metal away leaving, in most cases, a ready-to-weld clean edge. This same system can also be used for metal gouging and is very versatile, cutting and gouging all electrically conductive metal including stainless steel and aluminum.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_116d0b-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_116d0b-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_116d0b-b1\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_116d0b-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_116d0b-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_116d0b-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading904_116d0b-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_116d0b-b1\">Ranging in cut capacity from 8mm through to 38mm, let\u2019s take a look at the <strong>Powermax\u00ae Hand System<\/strong> range.<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_2ba037-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_2ba037-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_2ba037-5c\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_2ba037-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_2ba037-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_2ba037-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading904_2ba037-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_2ba037-5c\"><strong>8mm Cut &#8211; The smallest &amp; lightest system in its class is the Powermax\u00ae 30 AIR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_071a4e-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_071a4e-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_071a4e-e0\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_071a4e-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_071a4e-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_071a4e-e0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading904_071a4e-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_071a4e-e0\">A professional-grade plasma system featuring an internal air compressor for high portability and quick, easy cutting. The robust internal compressor eliminates the costs associated with an external compressor and allows for operation anywhere, making it an effective alternative to oxyfuel cutting. Coupled with the highly effective moisture removal system, the <strong>Powermax\u00ae 30 AIR<\/strong> provides great cut quality and performance in hot and humid conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns904_e47fc1-3e{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns904_e47fc1-3e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns904_e47fc1-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_e47fc1-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_e47fc1-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_e47fc1-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_e47fc1-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_e47fc1-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_e47fc1-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns904_e47fc1-3e\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn904_f293eb-fe.kb-button{width:initial;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn904_f293eb-fe.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn904_f293eb-fe kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/Hypertherm-Powermax-30-AIR-Plasma-Cutter-with-Built-in-Compressor-and-4-5m-Torch-110v-240v-Dual-Voltage-CE\/088098#SearchAnchor\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Powermax<strong>\u00ae<\/strong> 30 AIR<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d35880c008c20758308a1e6efbd8179c\"><strong>10mm Cut &#8211; The new Powermax\u00ae 30XP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_5ab90c-35, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_5ab90c-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_5ab90c-35\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_5ab90c-35 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_5ab90c-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_5ab90c-35\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading904_5ab90c-35 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_5ab90c-35\">Is a lightweight, portable plasma cutter offering a 50% increase in power from the <strong>Powermax\u00ae 30<\/strong>. With its two-in-one design, the system provides high-power capability for thick metal cutting, plus FineCut consumables for detailed, thin metal cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns904_49ad78-0e{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns904_49ad78-0e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns904_49ad78-0e .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_49ad78-0e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_49ad78-0e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_49ad78-0e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_49ad78-0e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_49ad78-0e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_49ad78-0e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns904_49ad78-0e\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn904_4140bf-89.kb-button{width:initial;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn904_4140bf-89.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn904_4140bf-89 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/Hypertherm-Powermax-30-XP-Plasma-Cutter-with-4-5m-Torch-Dual-Voltage-110v-and-240v-CE\/088082#SearchAnchor\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Powermax<strong>\u00ae<\/strong> 30XP<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-400c8689ee767927b9df8537c2f86127\"><strong>16mm Cut &#8211; The newest member of Hypertherm\u2019s Powermax\u00ae Plasma range is the Powermax45 SYNC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_064d53-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_064d53-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_064d53-df\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_064d53-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading904_064d53-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_064d53-df\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading904_064d53-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading904_064d53-df\">Representing the most versatile system yet! Featuring advanced torch communication for automated setup, and patented single-piece cartridges for hand cutting, mechanised or robotic cutting, marking, or gouging. Recommended cut capacity of 16 mm (5\/8&#8243;) and severance capacity of 29 mm (1 1\/8&#8243;).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns904_de6f22-1e{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns904_de6f22-1e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns904_de6f22-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_de6f22-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_de6f22-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_de6f22-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_de6f22-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_de6f22-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns904_de6f22-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns904_de6f22-1e\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn904_3bc11f-86.kb-button{width:initial;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn904_3bc11f-86.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn904_3bc11f-86 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/DisplayItem.aspx?c=08856X-STD&amp;sq=#SearchAnchor\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Powermax 45<strong>\u00ae<\/strong> SYNC<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d8e7c0ff861aeba74430c9e971cb054\"><strong>20 \/ 25 \/ 32mm Cut &#8211; Powermax<\/strong>\u00ae<strong> 65 \/ 85 \/ 105 SYNC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Plasma systems offer simplified system operation, streamlined consumable inventory, lower operation cost and maximised performance. 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