If you work in the metal cutting business, you will know only too well how strong this material is, and this is why it is used to build some of the world’s most important creations. Unfortunately, it’s this immense strength that also acts as its main weakness. To put it bluntly, metal is extremely hard to manipulate and mould.
Or this would be the case, if no one had invented plasma cutting machines. With the ability to slice through metals such as stainless steel, aluminium, brass and copper with little to no resistance, you can enjoy superior cutting quality and high speed when you choose to invest in plasma cutting machines.
How does a plasma cutter work?
A plasma cutter works by sending an electric arc through a gas such as oxygen or nitrogen that is passing through a restricted opening. Using this extreme heat, plasma cutters can increase the temperature of the gas and convert it into plasma gas. This results in the ability to pass through metals and create clean lines and sturdier constructions.
Generally, this method of cutting metals is safer than using a manual saw which is why it is favoured by so many metalworkers.
What sort of work is plasma cutting used for?
Plasma cutting machines are used in all sorts of metal fabrication projects and are often found on construction sites or salvage yards. They can also be used by designers and sculptors and in the production process of decorative panels for interior projects.
In several mild steel products, plasma cut metal is combined with metal finishing processes such as powder coating for a coloured finish.
Plasma cutters can be used to cut a straight line, for cutting shapes and even for cutting bespoke images. Check out our ultrasharp plasma cutting machines that use the latest cutting technology to provide the highest quality cut each and every time.
What types of plasma cutters are available?
Plasma cutters are used in a wide variety of different industries, including construction, manufacturing, auto shops and locksmiths. There are two main types of plasma cutters that you can choose from: manual plasma cutters and mechanised plasma cutters.
Manual plasma cutters, aka a plasma torch or a plasma arc, tend to be handheld and are smaller, portable and often more versatile than their mechanised counterparts. These types of cutters are usually used for light metal applications.
Mechanised plasma cutters, on the other hand, are better suited to large scale jobs. Typically these cutters have more features and are used in conjunction with cutting tables. They are not portable and require a large power supply to work.
The type of plasma cutter that you choose will be dependent on the size, shape and thickness of the material that you need to cut.
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