Skills / Plasma Cutting
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Plasma Cutting

Cutting any electrically conductive metal, including stainless and aluminum, using a high-velocity plasma arc. Runs by hand for fit-up and repair work or on CNC tables for production parts. Plasma is faster and cleaner than oxy-fuel on thinner material and is the go-to process in most modern fab shops.

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Operate a plasma cutter on mild steel, stainless, and aluminum: consumable life, drag-cut vs standoff technique, pierce strategy on thick...

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