In simple terms, let’s explain what CNC Plasma Cutting is: Plasma cutting uses electricity to convert air into plasma, the fourth matter (after solids, liquids and gases) which is then blown through metal to make the cut.
What is Numerical Cutting Plasma?
Plasma cutting is a high-speed, highly accurate way of cutting metal (aluminum, nickel alloys, copper, titanium, steel and stainless steel) that is typically a low-cost operation, becoming increasingly popular within of industries that want to reduce metal profile outsourcing. It is an operation that saves time and money while generally taking up very little space.
Needing only a supply of compressed air and AC power to operate, a CNC plasma cutting machine is an attainable and realistic workshop addition.
Plasma cutting has always been innovative but was propelled into a different league with the introduction of CNC (computer numerical control) technology in the late 1980s.
The addition of CNC to plasma cutting gives the machines greater flexibility to cut a varied range of shapes. A detailed set of instructions fed into the machines’ numerical control means the days of manual cutting guidance are over. CNC plasma cutting software guides and controls the plasma cutting torch and does so with the highest levels of speed and accuracy.
Advantages of Numerical Cutting Plasma
What advantages does Numerical Cutting Plasma have?
It is safer: without flame or flammable gases, it is the safest way to cut metal.
It is accurate: with computer numerical control function, CNC plasma cutting is the most accurate and precise form of plasma cutting available.
It’s faster: By scheduling your cut from start to finish, there has never been a faster way to cut with precision.
It is customizable: set the CNC to cut a variety of different metals to a variety of different thicknesses.