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Plasma Cutting and Welding

A thermal process utilizing a strongly constricted arc with high energy density to sever or join metallic materials. The high gas temperature induces a rapid melting process.

Plasma cutting and welding use a strongly constricted arc that gets extremely hot. This lets you cut or join metal very quickly with a narrow heat-affected zone. The part barely warps as a result. But watch out: due to rapid cooling, the material can locally harden or pick up stresses. For clean cuts, you need a stable gas supply, and the workpiece must be dry and free of grease.

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