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Plasma
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Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)
is a cutting process that uses an arc and a
high-velocity, ionized gas coming through a
nozzle to cut all metals that can not be cut with
flame
Such as:
Stainless steel
Aluminum
Copper
PAC
Plasma is a super heated gas that is
ionized.
Ionized- Electrons in the gas have
broken away form their atoms and will
conduct electricity.
Gases used for plasma cutting
includes:
Hydrogen
Argon
Nitrogen and mixture ,plus air and
oxygen
PAC
How it cuts
The plasma gas (compressed air) is forced
through a nozzle and heated by the arc which
reaches to 5,0000F
Advantages of PAC
Can cut all metals
No hazardous gases
Neutral Flame
Oxidizing Flame
Advantages
Can cut complex shape
Can cut carbon and low carbon steel
Inexpensive process
Can have multiple cutting torch
Disadvantages
It is slower than other cutting systems
Cut accuracy is not as good as plasma,
water jet ,laser
Creates heat affected zone