The method of plasma metal cutting enjoys a high level of popularity due to a number of advantages. However, it is not without some disadvantages. It is about the pros and cons that we will talk about in the text below.
Advantages
- Performance. The right choice of power guarantees an increased productivity of 4-10 times compared to oxygen burners.
- Versatility. The method of plasma cutting is versatile and equally well suited for processing any metal.
- Accuracy. Modern equipment allows achieving a more accurate cut than the oxy-fuel method.
- Safety. The plasma method does not use cylinders with explosive gas.
- Eco-friendliness. Plasma cutting minimizes environmental pollution.
Disadvantages
Not without disadvantages. They include the following points.
- Dimensions. The cutting equipment is quite bulky, which makes it more difficult to use.
- A small thickness of the cut. This parameter depends on the value of operating current.
- Limited uninterrupted cutting time. Plasma cartridges in plasma cutters have a limited continuous operation time, after which they need time to cool down.
