What is a Kerf in Plasma Cutting

Kerf. Kerf is the width of material (perpendicular to the torch and cut axis) removed during the plasma cutting process. Kerf is affected by three major variables.

Can plasma cut through anything?

Plasma cutting is a process that cuts through electrically conductive materials by means of an accelerated jet of hot plasma. Typical materials cut with a plasma torch include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and copper, although other conductive metals may be cut as well.

Does a Plasma Cutter Need Gas?

Plasma cutters work by sending an electric arc through a gas that is passing through a constricted opening. The gas can be shop air, nitrogen, argon, oxygen. ... This high speed gas cuts through the molten metal.

Can a Plasma Cutter Cut Gas?

Can plasma cutter cut glass? Much like wood, glass is not electrically conductive, and so it cannot be cut with a plasma cutter. ... He uses a thin sheet of metal in front of the glass to create an arc that can melt through the glass!

Can a Plasma Cutter Cut Aluminium?

Plasma cutting can be performed on any type of conductive metal - mild steel, aluminum and stainless are some examples. ... Plasma cutting, however, does not rely on oxidation to work, and thus it can cut aluminum, stainless and any other conductive material.

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Ultrasharp Plasma Range

UltraSharp is a process that is constantly being enhanced by Kerf Developments and its technology partners. The process uses proven material databases to consistently cut components of the highest possible quality. The system works out the most appropriate speeds and feed, gas pressures and most appropriate lead-in and lead-out strategies for a given component or nest of components.

The UltraSharp plasma cutting process should be considered as a cost effective alternative to laser for a large majority of fabrication applications.

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1500mm by 3000mm

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1500mm, 2000mm, 2500mm and 3000mm wide

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2500mm, 3000mm, 3500mm and 4000mm wide.

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THE PRECISION OF A LASER FOR LESS

The latest enhancements that we have developed for the high definition plasma cutting process produces an excellent edge quality but more importantly addresses the issue of hole and slot cutting with high definition plasma. The result is what is classed as ‘bolt ready’ holes with draft angles on internal and external profiles of less than two degrees. This we believe is unique in our market.

Top features – Reproducible bolt-holes:

3/4:1 bolt-holes in mild steel from 6 mm to 25 mm
No limitations for non-standard hole sizes and greater cutting amperage flexibility
Superior cylindricity

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