Plasma Cutting 283

Plasma Cutting describes plasma cutting equipment and discusses setup and operation procedures for plasma cutting. Plasma cutting is a precise and efficient cutting method that uses an ionized jet of gas to generate a high-temperature cutting arc. It can be performed manually or automated with CNC machines. Plasma cutting systems can also be used to perform gouging and piercing operations. Plasma cutting is an increasingly affordable and popular method of metal cutting. Plasma cutting balances the lower cost of cutting methods such as oxyfuel cutting with the higher quality of laser cutting. After taking this class, users will be able to describe plasma cutting, gouging, and piercing, and identify the equipment used in plasma cutting. They will also understand basic troubleshooting and safety considerations for plasma cutting, as well as its advantages and disadvantages. This knowledge is essential for making precise, accurate plasma cuts safely and efficiently.