Metal Cutting

Plasma systems are machines designed to cut various thicknesses of metal and other conductive materials. • They range from handheld portable units to automated, table mounted units.• A plasma system uses electricity and gas to create a very high temperature (20,000° C) arc, also known as plasma.• The consumable parts held by the torch work to constrict and direct the arc, which maximizes its efficiency at cutting metal.• Plasma systems use the arc and the gas flow that shapes the arc to melt material and blow it away from the cut edge, respectively.