Metal Cutting
CNC Flame Cutting
But what does this mean in reality and how does it work?
Flame cutting involves intense heat along the cutting line, which causes changes to the material’s structure. In essence, the material in the cutting kerf almost completely burns away, which results in a wider cut. The resulting combustion products are then blown out by a high-velocity oxygen jet.
We can perform CNC flame cutting up to 80 mm.
When do we recommend it?
We recommend it when the workpiece is of a size and thickness that cannot be handled by other technologies, but precision is essential.
CNC Plasma Cutting
But what does this mean in reality and how does it work?
Plasma cutting means that only the material in the cutting kerf melts, which transfers much less heat to the rest of the material. This makes it more suitable for cutting thinner materials. The resulting molten material is blown out by a high-velocity jet of compressed air. Unlike flame cutting, plasma cutting does not cause any changes to the material’s structure.
Another advantage over flame cutting is that the cutting speed is significantly higher. However, the cutting thickness is smaller, so it cannot always be used as a substitute for flame cutting.
A further advantage of this technology is that it allows for the precise cutting of more difficult-to-handle materials, such as stainless steel.
We can perform CNC plasma cutting up to 15 mm, and for stainless steel, up to 8 mm thickness.
When do we recommend it?
We recommend it when the workpiece has a size and thickness that cannot be handled by other technologies, but precision is essential.
