Cutting process selection
Selecting the right cutting process based on material, sheet thickness, cost, and cut edge quality. It minimizes manufacturing costs and rework.
Cutting Process Selection
Choosing the right cutting process is decisive for the quality and efficiency of sheet processing. Common processes are laser, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting, which differ in cutting speed, energy consumption and edge quality.
Metallurgical Relevance & Welding Risks
A wrongly chosen cutting process can lead to poor cut edge quality, which in turn promotes cracks or distortion in the material. Energy consumption and costs also rise with inefficient methods.
Workshop Practice & Instructions
For steel sheet with a thickness of 10 mm, plasma cutting is often the best choice, since it offers high speed and good control. Laser cutting is better for fine work or sensitive materials like plastics. With oxy-fuel cutting, the flame must be carefully regulated to avoid distortion.