Why plasma cutting?
Why is plasma cutting used?
Plasma cutting is a thermal cutting method where ionised gas is used for cutting the metal. It is one of the most widely used techniques to cut thick metal plates but is also available for sheet metal.
What are 3 advantages of plasma cutting?
Economical – Plasma cutting is a cost effective application – it is less expensive than laser or water-jet cutting. Keeps Materials Cool – Despite operating at high temperatures, plasma cutting robotic systems can keep the surface of materials cool. This prevents warping and damage to paint and other coatings.
What are 2 advantages of plasma cutting?
Key Advantages of Plasma Cutting CNC plasma cutting machines can offer excellent precision and repeatability. Plasma cutting can be carried out in the water which results in smaller heat-affected zones as well as minimizing noise levels. Plasma cutting can cut more complex shapes as it has high levels of accuracy.
Which gas is used in plasma cutting?
Compressed air, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen and oxygen, or blends of two or three of these components are the most popular plasma gases for plasma cutting.
What is better plasma or laser cutting?
Laser cutters can generally cut metal quicker than plasma cutters and use less energy, making them a more eco-friendly metal cutting option. Laser cutters generally cannot cut materials as thick as plasma cutters can, and usually can only efficiently cut materials that are up to 25mm in thickness.
What can you cut with a plasma cutter?
Typical materials that can be cut with a plasma torch are steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper and other conductive metals. Plasma cutting is widely used in manufacturing, automotive repair and restoration, industrial construction, salvage and scrapping.
What is a plasma table used for?
Table plasma cutting table is extensively used in pressure vessels, automobiles, locomotives, chemical appliances, engineering machinery, steel buildings, nuclear industry, general machinery, ships, and other industry areas.