Plasma Cutting

Plasma cutters use a high velocity stream of ionized gas to cut shapes out of sheet metal. Plasma cutting Systems provide tighter tolerances, minimizes machining on finished parts and provides greater part accuracy than standard flame cutting. Plasma has a smaller heat affected zone and reduced edge cracking when forming. AW Metals offers cost-effective cutting solutions whether you need a single part, batch of prototypes, or a production order. Advantages

• Can cut any conductive metal
• Can pierce thick materials quickly
• Fast turn times
• A no-contact process means it is easier to hold workpieces in place

Design Considerations

• Cut edge will have an oxide layer
• Edges may have some draft
• Avoid tight tolerances when possible
• Keep hole diameters equal to or larger than the material thickness