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PLASMA CUTTING
OXYCUTTING
Material(s)
Conductive metals
(Steel, Aluminium, Copper, Brass)
Carbon steel only
Thickness
Up to 57 mm
Up to 50 cm
Cutting quality
Excellent cutting angularity
Small heat-aected area.
Good cutting angularity
Large heat-aected area
Productivity
Fast cutting speed
on all thicknesses.
Slow cutting speed.
(The preheating time increases
the cutting time).
Secondary operations
Minimal slag
Grinding and removal of surface
oxidation almost always required.
Operating costs
Inexpensive (£)
Very expensive (£££)
Equipment cost
Expensive (££)
Inexpensive (£)
Portability
Yes
Yes
Gouging
Yes, very accurate
Yes
Safety
Plasma cutting is a localised, fusion-cutting process in
which the compressed jet of air pushes the metal to a
melting temperature.
GYS systems are portable and easy to use, with even
higher cutting speeds than ame cutting. Due to its
versatility, plasma technology oers the possibility of
cutting a wide variety of conductive materials up to a
thickness of 57 mm.
Main uses and applications:
• Cuts a variety of conductive materials including mild
steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper,
brass and other ferrous materials.
• Straight / bevelled cut
• Automated cutting
• Highly accurate gouging
• Drilling
• Sheet metal marking
The equipment is simple and the user can be up and
running quickly. However, this process is rather slow
and only suitable for cutting carbon steel. Oxy-gas is
not eective on other types of metal such as stainless
steel or aluminium. What’s more, the workpiece must
be preheated before cutting, which further reduces
productivity. Safety concerns arise from the use of
acetylene, which is highly ammable and unstable (this
combustible gas is most commonly used with ame
cutting)
Main uses and applications:
• Cutting steel for manufacturing or dismantling it.
• Heating parts for bending, straightening, heat
treatment.
• Loosening jammed or rusted parts and bolts
Plasma cutting is one of the most
widely used processes in metallurgy
and manufacturing. Its cutting speed
and precision often give it the edge
over ame cutting.
Cutting quality
Plasma cuts produce less slag (burrs).
Easy to use
No gas to adjust, no ame to control.
Productivity
Cuts more parts, faster and with fewer
secondary operations.
Safety
No ammable gas required, uses only
compressed air.
The term «CNC» refers to «Computer Numerical Control».
The torch’s movement is controlled by a computer on the cutting table
using a computer program.
Three advantages of automated cutting:
Consistent and reliable performance
Increased productivity
Optimised cutting quality
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PLASMA TECHNOLOGY
MECHANISED CNC CUTTING
FOUR CUTTING
ADVANTAGES
OXYCUTTING technology
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