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Technical documentation fails when it’s written in isolation. Mine is built from real system behavior. Clear, precise, and usable where it matters: on the floor.
In this report, I examine several major thermal cutting technologies—including plasma cutting, laser cutting, and oxyfuel cutting—and compare their strengths, limitations, and industrial applications. This project was intended to take complex manufacturing concepts and distill them in a way that remained technically accurate while still being accessible. Early on, I encountered a snag in regards to my intent. I found myself developing a dataset that I would use to make a recommendation. I instead pivoted to a more informative report to let readers make decisions after being impartially informed. Through this project, I refined my ability to translate technical information into clear written communication while developing skills in research, analytical writing, and audience-focused organization.
I designed this infographic to complement the above technical report by presenting the same thermal cutting technologies in a concise, visually driven format. Its purpose was to quickly communicate the practical advantages and disadvantages of each process through a simplified (while still aesthetic) at-a-glance graphic. Creating this project required balancing clarity with technical accuracy—especially when deciding how much information could be condensed without oversimplifying the subject matter. Through assembling and revising the infographic, I developed stronger skills in visual communication and effectively transmitting the information to the audience.