Frank Thrower

Frank Thrower was a British engineer and inventor best known for creating the first practical plasma arc welding system in the late 1960s. His innovation used electrically charged plasma to precisely join metals, offering a highly efficient and clean welding process. Thrower’s work significantly advanced industrial welding technology, allowing for stronger, more accurate joins in manufacturing. His contributions have had lasting impacts on fields requiring high-quality metal fabrication, such as aerospace and automotive industries.