Cutting Aluminum Sheet With Plasma

I generally use the 8 milwaukee metal cut saw with an aluminum blade.

Cutting aluminum sheet with plasma. Cutting aluminum with air produces a rough edge coated with aluminum oxide. Plasma cutter is a considerable way to cut aluminum sheet the plasma heat brings some a little physical or chemical change to the cutting edge and the cutting makes dust pollution we should take measures for dust control and collection. What are the hazards of cutting aluminum with plasma. Move the torch following the correct direction to cut out the pattern.

That way the sheet goes straight from cutting to welding with little no additional prep. Plasma is able to cut aluminum at a thickness of 100mm. Cnc router machine for aluminum sheet cutting. I do use the plasma pm 600 or pm 1250 for cutting irregular shapes out of aluminum.

Here are some common tips for aluminum cutting with a plasma cutter the balance between the travel speed and amperage is key. Remember not to drag the plasma cutter on the surface of the aluminium sheet as it may damage the cutter forever. Let the torch move fast enough but take note. It will take a moment to start and then the aluminium will start being cut.

Press the plasma cutter button. Move the torch as fast as possible without moving so fast that. As a result any slag that you do. Subscribe for new videos every monday and friday.

It can be very dangerous to cut aluminum with a water table without the proper safety equipment. Https goo gl frdnss in this episode we will be going over the basics of plasma cutting. Hydrogen can build up under large sheets and explode when being pierced. With that said i normally saw cut all my aluminum sheet.

1 aluminum is not a good candidate to be plasma cut because the material can t stand up to the flame. Once you see the sheet is being cut hold it a little above and start moving it to cut a greater area. This is an issue of gas selection said bob fernicola business manager plasma cutting for esab welding cutting products florence s c. Aluminum releases hydrogen when plasma cut around water.

If there is a. Turn the torch in the right direction to properly cut away the pattern.