Plasma Cutting

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Education

Event Overview

Ever wanted to blast through metal with super-heated air? Here's your chance! Plasma cutting can be used for creating intricate shapes in metal resulting in beautiful art work, auto body work and precise structural cuts. It can be done with a hand-held torch (which we will be using in this class) or with a computer numerically controlled (CNC) table. As one student put it: it's like a knife through hot butter!

In the first part of this class you will learn the physics behind the process of plasma cutting. Then we will discuss machine setup, electrical requirements and safety. Next, there will be a demonstration of the process in action including tips on using templates. Finally, we will each make our very own plasma cut project!

Whether you are an aspiring artist, handyman or just curious about how plasma cutting works, this class will get you off and running!

Directions to studio: Upon arrival to class, park in front of the main building (4 Axis Machining), walk around the building to the left, and unit K10 is located in the building directly behind.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

Prerequisites

Please wear long pants and sleeves (preferably no synthetic material) that you don't mind getting dirty.

What's Provided

Metal

Cancellation Policy
Location

MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Nick Geurts

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A structural engineer by trade, Nick has always been intrigued by different materials and how they can be formed and shaped. On a whim he started welding over 6 years ago as a hobby and with this acquired skill has been creating custom furniture and artwork.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Michelle J.
    Reviewed on 03/01/16

    We have a 16 year old high school Sophomore. He is a hands on learner and at the same time that I heard about these classes, he showed interest in metal working, welding, etc. He is not a great candidate for college due to his focusing issues. He has difficulty following through on the boring CORE school subjects and homework, they just do not hold his attention. This class was really great, Nick is an interesting teaching and keeps your attention even when explaining the equipment and safety instructions. Then, the hands on was so much fun!! We are all hooked and my son has found his career calling!

    We have a 16 year old high school Sophomore. He is a hands on learner and at the same time that I heard about these classes, he showed interest in metal working, welding, etc. He is not a great candidate for college due to his focusing issues. He has difficulty following through on the boring CORE school subjects and homework, they just do not hold his attention. This class was really great, Nick is an interesting teaching and keeps your attention even when explaining the equipment and safety instructions. Then, the hands on was so much fun!! We are all hooked and my son has found his career calling!

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    Susan R.
    Reviewed on 02/27/16

    This is an EXCELLENT class and worth EVERY penny!
    Nick is a great laid-back teacher. He simplified everything for us and in just 2 hours, we all walked away with
    a good understanding of plasma welding. The beginner projects that came out of this class were amazing!
    I highly recommend this class!

    This is an EXCELLENT class and worth EVERY penny!
    Nick is a great laid-back teacher. He simplified everything for us and in just 2 hours, we all walked away with
    a good understanding of plasma welding. The beginner projects that came out of this class were amazing!
    I highly recommend this class!

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    Christine V.
    Reviewed on 01/27/16

    Wonderful!!!! Don't forget people to dress accordingly and to bring a plasma cutting idea with you. Nick was very helpful and an artist himself!

    Wonderful!!!! Don't forget people to dress accordingly and to bring a plasma cutting idea with you. Nick was very helpful and an artist himself!

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    Carol R.
    Reviewed on 12/12/15

    We went to Nick's plasma cutting class with another couple. It was a fun experience and we enjoyed trying something new. Nick was knowledgable and patient. We are getting a kick out the projects we brought home.

    We went to Nick's plasma cutting class with another couple. It was a fun experience and we enjoyed trying something new. Nick was knowledgable and patient. We are getting a kick out the projects we brought home.

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    Jonathan S.
    Reviewed on 11/13/15

    Awesome class, very informative, dont know why it is not overbooked!!

    Awesome class, very informative, dont know why it is not overbooked!!

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    Michael M.
    Reviewed on 10/09/15

    This class rocked. Wife and I had a great date night. Nick was knoledgeable and very helpful.

    This class rocked. Wife and I had a great date night. Nick was knoledgeable and very helpful.

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    Cj S.
    Reviewed on 04/08/15

    GREAT experience. Small class setting with a lot of hands on time

    GREAT experience. Small class setting with a lot of hands on time

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    Anne H.
    Reviewed on 02/18/15

    Class was awesome! Plasma cutting is way cool ... Got to do straight cuts, "design cuts" and buff it out. Best of all we got to take our project home. Nick is a great instructor!

    Class was awesome! Plasma cutting is way cool ... Got to do straight cuts, "design cuts" and buff it out. Best of all we got to take our project home. Nick is a great instructor!

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    Sherrill J.
    Reviewed on 01/21/15

    Absolutely worth taking! My group and I enjoyed learning everything from the physics of Plasma/Plasma Cutting to the actual cutting! We all thought Nick was very thorough - especially with the safety aspects and kept things light and moving forward. We especially loved that we each created a "masterpiece" to take with us!!

    Absolutely worth taking! My group and I enjoyed learning everything from the physics of Plasma/Plasma Cutting to the actual cutting! We all thought Nick was very thorough - especially with the safety aspects and kept things light and moving forward. We especially loved that we each created a "masterpiece" to take with us!!

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    Terry C.
    Reviewed on 01/21/15

    Nick is an easy-going, yet informative instructor. Great intro class. Looking forward to welding class next.

    Nick is an easy-going, yet informative instructor. Great intro class. Looking forward to welding class next.

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    Mikkela B.
    Reviewed on 12/10/14

    Nick was amazing - the class was super fun, and despite my lackof artistic ability, I was able to create something pretty cool! Highly recommended!

    Nick was amazing - the class was super fun, and despite my lackof artistic ability, I was able to create something pretty cool! Highly recommended!

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    Bree R.
    Reviewed on 11/12/14

    Fun class, clear instructions, attentive host and you take home your own project! Bring a simple design with you that you'd like to cut out of metal to take home.

    Fun class, clear instructions, attentive host and you take home your own project! Bring a simple design with you that you'd like to cut out of metal to take home.

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    Linda S.
    Reviewed on 10/21/14

    What a fun class! Great teacher, Nick really knows what he is doing and does a great job of making you feel capable. I wasn't sure what I was going to do, but I left with my own custom created yard art. Mission accomplished!!! I saw someone make a mermaid, another do a mountain scene within a self contained frame. It was awesome, I can't recommend it enough.

    What a fun class! Great teacher, Nick really knows what he is doing and does a great job of making you feel capable. I wasn't sure what I was going to do, but I left with my own custom created yard art. Mission accomplished!!! I saw someone make a mermaid, another do a mountain scene within a self contained frame. It was awesome, I can't recommend it enough.

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    Mitch H.
    Reviewed on 10/15/14

    Great class, Nick was very skilled and informative. We all walked out with a little project we made ourselves, not bad for 2 hours!

    Great class, Nick was very skilled and informative. We all walked out with a little project we made ourselves, not bad for 2 hours!

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    Joe S.
    Reviewed on 01/22/14

    Very helpful and useful class, lots of hands on training. Nick did a great job.

    Very helpful and useful class, lots of hands on training. Nick did a great job.

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    Llorin T.
    Reviewed on 01/18/14

    I took the plasma cutting class and couldn't be more happy about it. Nick was great and I feel inspired to get more creative. Thanks Dabble !! Llorin T.

    I took the plasma cutting class and couldn't be more happy about it. Nick was great and I feel inspired to get more creative. Thanks Dabble !! Llorin T.

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    Pete S.
    Reviewed on 12/16/13

    The Class was great! Lots of fun.

    The Class was great! Lots of fun.

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