Manufacturers are always looking for ways to cut costs, save money but retain quality. One way of doing so is to reduce labor costs while increasing production levels. Companies can do so in any of several ways. Purchasing an automated plasma cutter is one means through which an industry can accomplish these goals.
Plasma Cutters
Tools that utilize plasma are popular cutting devices. They are chosen because they improve the accuracy of the cut. They also are capable of slicing through metal quickly and efficiently. When it comes to different types, the two most common are:
1. Hand Held
2. Automatic
Each has its advantages.
Hand Held Plasma Devices
A hand held plasma torch has been employed for cutting metal for many years. It is a favorite for those who want to slice efficiently through:
* Sheet metal
* Metal plates
* Straps
* Bolts
* Pipes
They are also excellent to employ as a gouging tool or for cutting small shapes from a metal sheet or plate. A skilled operator can back gouge weld joints or even remove welds that are flawed. However, while swift and great at slicing, consistency and accuracy are not the strong points of a hand-held plasma tool. Another issue is the edges. This hand held equipment does not produce the quality of the edge most companies require. As a result, the component may require further finishing and deburring to produce a truly “finished” product.
Automated Plasma Cutters
The answer to the above problems is to automate the system to replace the hand-held plasma torch with an automated plasma cutter. The most automated form is, of course, the CNC (Computer Numerical Control) plasma system. Such as system is mechanized, automated and designed specifically for non-touch cutting. Not only is the plasma “torch” different, it must have some form of interface. The interface must constantly relate to the CNC that controls its cutting actions.
Such automated machines find favor for several reasons. They provide the manufacturer with results that are:
* Efficient
* Precise
* Accurate
* Swift
This allows the company rapidly and with improved ease and less labor to produce the high-quality components they need to make the client satisfied.
Automatic Plasma Cutter
Plasma cutters come in both hand-held and automatic versions. They present the manufacturer with an array of diverse types. While some prefer to stay with the hand-held system, others do not. They find the automated plasma cutter, particularly the CNC plasma system, more efficient, less labor intensive and overall more effective in producing the products they want in the time they are allotted.