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A plasma cutter designed for cutting both sheet metal and tubes is a versatile piece of equipment used in metal fabrication and manufacturing. It allows operators to precisely cut various metal materials, including sheet metal and metal tubes, using a plasma cutting process.

Automatic Pipe and Plate Plasma Cutting Machine is a precise mechanical device with high efficiency, high precision, high reliability, concise user-machine interface. It is easy to operate and able to cut various shapes of complex sheet metal quickly and accurately, especially suitable for automatically, non-ferrous sheets, plates and pipes, stainless steel and carbon steel plate cutting. It adopts an integrated modular design, quick installation, convenient movement.A plasma cutter designed for both sheet metal and tubes is a valuable tool for metalworking shops and industries involved in metal fabrication. Its ability to cut a wide range of metal materials with precision, speed, and efficiency makes it an essential asset for those requiring high-quality and cost-effective metal cutting solutions for both sheet and tube applications.

Key Features of Plasma Cutter for Sheet Metal and Tubes

• Versatility: This type of plasma cutter can handle a wide range of metal materials, including sheet metal, steel tubes, pipes, and profiles. It offers flexibility in accommodating different shapes, sizes, and thicknesses of metal.
• Plasma Cutting: Plasma cutting is a thermal cutting process that uses a high-velocity jet of ionized gas (plasma) to melt and remove metal from the workpiece. It is known for its speed and versatility in cutting various thicknesses of metal.
• CNC Control: Many plasma cutters designed for both sheet metal and tubes are controlled by computer numerical control (CNC) systems. Operators can input cutting designs, and the CNC software precisely controls the movement of the plasma torch to follow those designs, resulting in accurate and repeatable cuts.
• Precision: Plasma cutters offer high precision and accuracy in cutting metal materials, making them suitable for applications that require tight tolerances and intricate designs.
• Material Compatibility: These machines can cut a variety of metal materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and other alloys. This versatility makes them adaptable to different types and thicknesses of metal.
• Efficiency: Plasma cutting is a fast and efficient process, reducing production time and labor costs. It can handle both flat sheet metal and 3D tube cutting tasks.
• Customization: Operators can create custom cutting designs for both sheet metal and tube cutting, making it possible to produce unique components and parts.
• Minimal Material Waste: Plasma cutting produces minimal waste, which is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. The efficient nature of the process minimizes the amount of material lost.
• Reduced Setup Time: Plasma cutters designed for sheet metal and tubes are often designed for quick and easy setup, which is advantageous when switching between different cutting tasks or designs.
• Safety Features: These machines may include safety features such as enclosures, fume extraction systems, and safety interlocks to protect operators and ensure a safe working environment.
• Dross Removal: After cutting, a process known as dross removal may be required to clean up the cut edges. Some machines include integrated dross removal systems or offer manual methods for this purpose. Maintenance: Routine maintenance is necessary to ensure the machine operates efficiently and lasts for an extended period. This includes tasks like cleaning, torch maintenance, and regular inspections.

CNC plasma table is an automatic metal cutter table kit that uses the high temperature generated by the plasma arc to melt and vaporize metal, and blow away the molten metal to form a precision cut with high speed. It is a better choice for thick metal fabrication than fiber laser cutting machine. The thicker the metal, the higher the power required for fiber laser cutter, and the cost of investment will also increase significantly. Therefore, in the process of thick metal fabrication, considering the comprehensive investment cost, efficiency, and effect,  plasma is an ideal choice.

The whole machine adopts square tube welding structure, which has the characteristics of good rigidity, high precision, light weight and small inertia. All welded parts are subjected to vibration aging stress relief treatment, which effectively prevents structural deformation; vertical and horizontal drives: all adopt precision rack and pinion transmission. The horizontal guide rail adopts high-quality linear guide rail, and the longitudinal guide rail is made of precision-processed special steel rail, which ensures the machine runs smoothly, with high precision, and is durable, clean and beautiful. The deceleration adopts the top brand planetary gear reducer, which can perfectly guarantee the precision and balance of the movement.

CNC Plasma Cutter Applications & Projects

Compared with mechanical cutting, plasma cutting is much faster and easier to cut metal. Its unique features of high speed, high efficiency, high kerf finish, and wide applicable cutting range make it easy to fast cut carbon steel, mild steel, tool steel, stainless steel, silicon steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, brass, alloy, pickled sheet, galvanized sheet, iron and more metal materials. It is used in sheet metal & tube processing, aviation, electronics, shipbuilding, aerospace, elevators, subway parts & accessories, auto parts, machinery manufacturing, precision accessories, metallurgical equipment, tool making, household appliances, arts, crafts, gifts, advertising and decorations, and is gradually replacing the dominant position of flame cutting in some fields.

What is the difference between plasma and oxygen?

Typically, plasma cutting machines and oxygen fuel-cutting machines are two different types of machines. But at Omni CNC, our plasma cutting machine is designed to perform two functions – one as a conventional plasma cutting machine and another as an oxygen-fuel cutting machine. Now you can purchase just one equipment to perform the function of two different tools.