Our editor Jim Anderton spoke with Chris Ware of Kinetic Cutting Systems at FABTECH 2013 in Chicago this past November. Kinetic was showcasing one of their machines, the K5000, that has multiple capabilities to increase work flow.

Its a combination plasma, drilling and milling machine. The biggest benefit that you avoid all the secondary handling (it) does it all in one, Ware says.

Drill, mill, thread mill, tap, he continues, Cut the parts out, and a five axis bevel so you can do your weld prep as well.