Kris Scherm

Global Manual Plasma Business & Product Director, ESAB

Kris Scherm is Global Manual Plasma Business & Product Director, ESAB. He has 15 years of plasma cutting expertise and has helped thousands of fabricators improve their cutting skills and business operations. He holds a B.S. in Welding Engineering & Mechanical Engineering from LeTourneau University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

To create a smoother cut surface, the operator braces his left elbow on the table and uses his left hand to support the torch.
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Ask the Expert: How do I improve my plasma cutting results?

June 9, 2020
Learn how to control travel speed, torch height, angle, and manipulation to improve cut quality.