Technology file

Plasma cutting

Cutting process

- the high productivity process for cutting 6-50mm ferrous & non-ferrous metals
Photo courtesy Hypertherm Inc.



Expertise

TWI's expertise in traditional and novel cutting processes has been gained through industry-aligned R&D and extensive involvement in shop-floor problem solving. Projects have covered a broad range of topics including:
  • comparison of plasma cutting with competing processes
  • assessment of mechanical properties of plasma-cut edges

Resource

  • guidance on process selection, based on technical & economic suitability
  • troubleshooting and advice on best practice & quality issues
  • feasibility studies & process development
  • metallurgical examination & fracture mechanics testing

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