AGR (Advanced Gas Reduction)

The AGR system debuted with the GX-F as an innovative way to reduce nitrogen assist gas cosumption.  This works by restricting the amount of nitrogen assist gas missing the kerf using an “air shroud” to keep the flow of nitrogen going where its needed vs. blowing over the surface of the sheet.  Since AGR was introduced a handful of additional assist gas technologies have been developed making use of the same dual-gas system. In addition to cost savings , these technologies can improve edge