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Definition

Plasma Cutting

What is Plasma Cutting?

Plasma cutting blows an ionized, superheated gas jet through electrically conductive metal to cut it fast — especially thick steel and stainless. It's quicker and cheaper than laser on heavy plate, with a rougher edge and a heat-affected zone.

CNC plasma tables cut large steel plate economically for fabrication.

Also known as

plasma cutterCNC plasma

Related terms

Laser Cutting
Processes
Waterjet Cutting
Processes
Press Brake
Machine Types

Compared with

Waterjet vs Laser vs Plasma
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