A History of Welding

Plasma Arc Torch Original Prototype (1953)

Origins of the Plasma Torch

Origninal Plasma Torch from R. M. Gage (1953)

Conceived by 1953, R. M. Gage developed and later patented the Plasma Torch while working for Linde Corporation. The original torch spawned plasma arc welding torch and plasma arc cutting torch.

R. M. Gage Plasma Welding Torch.

R. M. Gage Plasma Welding Torch from 1953.

Plassma Torch Images. Click on image to view.

Iron Age Magazine Cover Issue featuring Plasma Arc, Dated January 10, 1963