Many jobs and professions use a plasma cutter, but you won’t find one in the average home toolbox. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not an essential tool for many tasks and professions.
Professionals of all kinds rely on plasma cutters to cut metal, as they are among the most valuable tools for the job. As a result, specialists from many different fields use and benefit from them. That’s why we’re going to take a look at what a plasma cutter can do and how you can find the one that best suits your needs!
A plasma cutter is a machine that uses an electric arc to heat gas, which is then forced through a small nozzle to create a plasma beam. First, the metal is heated to the point where it becomes semi-gaseous, then the plasma cutter uses compressed air passed through the torch at very high speeds to cut the metals.
It is possible to cut mild steel and non-ferrous metals less than 2 inches (about 5 cm) thick with a plasma cutter. Here are some of its advantages:
- Ease of use
- High cutting precision
- High speed and low operating costs (especially compared to water jets and lasers).
Since plasma cutters produce a hot and focused cutting area, they are perfect for cutting metal into curved or angular shapes. Plasma cutters are often used in manufacturing industries because they can quickly and easily cut materials like steel, aluminum, brass, and copper.
In addition to being used for industrial applications, plasma cutters can also be used for more delicate tasks such as fabricating body panels or cutting sheet metal. They can also be used for more creative activities such as creating metal sculptures and artwork.
At HD SOUDAGE, we offer a wide range of HYPERTHERM plasma cutting machines that are perfect for industrial and personal applications. Our machines are easy to use and provide high precision and speed when cutting metal. We also offer a wide range of accessories and parts that are perfect for extending the functionality of your plasma cutter.