In the world of industry, one of the things that many people are concerned about is using equipment and tools that are top of the line and as accurate, efficient, cost effective and reliable as possible. A variety of companies, especially those who handle the production of items made out of metal, need cutting tools that offer the very best, quick and long lasting service. As more and more people grow to appreciate the sleek look of metal items, the need for the best tools for accurately measuring and cutting the metal used for furniture, appliances and more only increases. One tool that no workshop or factory dealing with metal should be without is a computerized plasma cutter.
What Is A Computerized Plasma Cutter?
A computerized plasma cutting machine heats air to about 30,000 degrees Fahrenheit and puts it through an electrical arc. This turns it into plasma, which is forced out through a tiny hole into a thin stream which cuts through sheets of metal up to 3 inches thick. In order to maintain the highest level of accuracy, the plasma cutting machine is connected to a computerized system which allows you to plan the dimensions of the cuts you need to make and it can even store geometry information and dimensions for future reference. Even though this is quite a complex and intricate system that is extremely accurate, operating it requires very little special training besides basic computer skills. Computerized plasma cutters, often known as CNC or Computer Numerical Control, is excellent in a variety of business settings, because it automates all the steps you normally would have to go through to get a good idea of what dimensions you should cut a sheet of metal down to. This allows the whole process to go a lot quicker and more smoothly. Computerized plasma cutters are also designed to cut through metal extremely fast, at the rate of about 300 inches per minute.
Using Your Computerized Plasma Cutting Machines
When you are operating your computerized plasma cutting machine, it is important to keep in mind that you can only cut certain materials. In order for the plasma arc to work properly and cut the way it should, the metal you want to cut needs to be conductive. You can use ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The computerized system will allow you to control many things, such as the distance between the torch and the sheet of metal, to ensure the cleanest and most desirable cut.
