| Do you need a cutting tool for occasional
repair and maintenance work? Have you recently embarked on a new
project that requires higher cutting volumes? Or, are you looking
for a new alternative to your current mechanical saw? All of these
scenarios provide great reasons to investigate plasma cutting. The
benefits of plasma cutting include ease of use, higher quality cuts
and faster travel speeds.
In simplest terms, plasma cutting is a process that uses a high
velocity jet of ionized gas that is delivered from a constricting
orifice. The high velocity ionized gas, that is, the plasma, conducts
electricity from the torch of the plasma cutter to the work piece.
The plasma heats the work piece, melting the material. The high
velocity stream of ionized gas mechanically blows the molten metal
away, severing the material.
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| Lincoln Electric - The Leader in Plasma Cutting Systems
The Lincoln Electric name is synonymous with high-quality
welding and our Pro-Cut plasma cutting systems are no exception.
From Vortech® Technology to our patented Parts-in-Place safety
indicator and lockout circuit Lincoln adds plenty of value features
to its plasma cutting products, leading the industry in innovation.
And our extended parts and labor warrantee is a guarantee that you’ll
get everything you’d expect from the welding experts.
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The Function of Plasma Cutting Systems
Plasma cutting is ideal for cutting steel and non-ferrous
material less than 1 inch thick. Oxyfuel cutting requires that the
operator carefully control the cutting speed so as to maintain the
oxidizing process. Plasma cutting is more forgiving in this regard.
Plasma cutting really shines in some niche applications, such as
cutting expanded metal, something that is nearly impossible with
oxyfuel. And, compared to mechanical means of cutting, plasma cutting
is typically much faster, and can easily make non-linear cuts. |
