Abstract: A method of trimming and sizing a metal piece. A trimming and sizing apparatus including a travel way, at least one cutting torch assembly having a trimming cutting torch and sectioning cutting torch, and at least one table. A substantially rectangular metal piece is placed on the table. The cutting assembly is traversed along the travel way and the trimming cutting torch makes a longitudinal cut in the metal piece creating a scrap piece. Simultaneously with the cutting of the scrap piece by the trimming cutting torch, the sectioning cutting torch is rotated in an arc around the trimming cutting torch such that the sectioning cutting torch is simultaneously moved in the longitudinal direction and in an arc around the trimming cutting torch creating a cut in the scrap piece such that a sized scrap piece having a desired length/weight is completely removed from the scrap piece.

Abstract: A scrap cutting apparatus including an enclosure comprising two open sides, two closed sides, an open bottom, and a closed top, wherein at least one opening is provided in at least one of closed sides, at least one torch extending through the at least one opening, and a rail system comprising two parallel rails, wherein the enclosure is adapted to move along the rail system. Also, a method of cutting metal scrap including positioning a plurality of pieces of scrap material between the rails of the scrap cutting apparatus described above, moving the enclosure over a first piece of scrap material, making at least one cut in the first piece of scrap material using the at least one torch, moving the enclosure along the rail system and over a second piece of scrap material, and making at least one cut in the second piece of scrap material using the torch.

Abstract: A trimming and sizing apparatus for removing material from a metal piece including a travel way, a cutting assembly, and a table for holding the metal piece. The cutting assembly includes a carriage that travels along the travel way, a boom extending from the carriage in a direction perpendicular to the travel way, at least one cutting torch assembly extending from the boom and comprising a first trimming cutting torch and a second sectioning cutting torch, and a motor that rotates the second sectioning cutting torch in an arc around the first trimming cutting torch while the second sectioning cutting torch is simultaneously moved parallel to the longitudinal direction the travel way by the movement of the carriage. The apparatus may also include a deburring assembly opposite the cutting assembly. Also, a method of removing material from a metal piece using the trimming and sizing apparatus.

Abstract: A scrap cutting apparatus including an enclosure comprising two open sides, two closed sides, an open bottom, and a closed top, wherein at least one opening is provided in at least one of closed sides, at least one torch extending through the at least one opening, and a rail system comprising two parallel rails, wherein the enclosure is adapted to move along the rail system. Also, a method of cutting metal scrap including positioning a plurality of pieces of scrap material between the rails of the scrap cutting apparatus described above, moving the enclosure over a first piece of scrap material, making at least one cut in the first piece of scrap material using the at least one torch, moving the enclosure along the rail system and over a second piece of scrap material, and making at least one cut in the second piece of scrap material using the torch.

Abstract: A torch cutting machine comprising a longitudinal travel way, a main carriage that travels along the travel way, and a boom assembly extending from the main carriage perpendicular to the travel way, the boom assembly comprising at least one cutting torch extending from a main boom. The boom assembly is rotatable with respect to the main carriage. Also, a method of cutting metal material where a boom of a torch cutting machine having a cutting torch extending therefrom, is placed over metal material in a first cutting bed, which is cut by moving the cutting torch. The boom is rotated 180° and positioned over material in a second cutting bed, which is cut in the same manner. Cut material is removed from the first cutting bed and new material is placed in the first cutting bed while the cutting of the material in the second cutting bed is being performed.

Abstract: A torch cutting machine comprising a longitudinal travel way, a main carriage that travels along the travel way, and a boom assembly extending from the main carriage perpendicular to the travel way, the boom assembly comprising at least one cutting torch extending from a main boom. The boom assembly is rotatable with respect to the main carriage. Also, a method of cutting metal material where a boom of a torch cutting machine having a cutting torch extending therefrom, is placed over metal material in a first cutting bed, which is cut by moving the cutting torch. The boom is rotated 180° and positioned over material in a second cutting bed, which is cut in the same manner. Cut material is removed from the first cutting bed and new material is placed in the first cutting bed while the cutting of the material in the second cutting bed is being performed.