Plasma cutters are used in metal fabrication, HVAC ducting, pipework, automotive repair, on-site equipment maintenance, and even decorative artwork.
Unlike laser cutters, Plasma cutters utilise a high-velocity compressed gas, charged by electrodes, to generate a high-temperature plasma jet that is hot enough to melt through metals. A nozzle guides the flow and size of the plasma jet to focus it on the cutting area.
Plasma cutting is compatible with all electrically conductive metals. Thus, sporting broad material capabilities including mild steel, stainless steel, copper, and aluminium.
A typical plasma cutter features the following components:
Plasma cutting is considered superior to its common alternative - oxyacetylene cutting – owing to its fast cutting speed, smaller heat-affected zone, and smooth, burr-free cutting action.
Here are some of the features to consider when purchasing a plasma cutter:
Plasma cutters can cost between $500 to $15,000, depending upon their size, features, and technology.
Plasma cutters can cut all electrically conductive metals like steels, copper alloys, aluminium alloys, etc.
Plasma cutters are widely used in professional fabrication shops, automotive repair and styling shops, piping/ducting industry, decorative sheet metal works, and many other industries.
Some of the most common problems encountered with plasma cutters:
Plasma cutters have numerous consumable components that need regular cleaning and replacement these include:
If you are looking to a buy a Plasma Cutter for sale, suppliers on IndustrySearch include Welding Industries of Australia, Wilson's Industrial Sales, WeldQuip Group, Gentronics, ACL Industrial Technology, The Lincoln Electric Company