Handheld cutting
Fiber laser
CO2 laser
English [change]
Increased flexibility
Plasma can be used to cut any electrically-conductive metal, including stainless steel, aluminum, copper and brass. In contrast, oxyfuel cuts by creating a chemical reaction between the oxygen and the iron in mild steel, so it can only be used to cut mild (carbon) steel.
(Click for larger photos)
Vessel fabrication with a Powermax85
M85 machine torch on a Powermax85
Gouging with a Powermax1650
Creating metal art with a Powermax30
Shipbuilding with a Powermax45
Powermax system with FineCut consumables
Bevel cutting with an HPR260
Cutting flanges with an HSD130
Greater productivity with the HSD130
Powermax105 in use for vessel fabrication
Samples of different metals cut with plasma
Part cut with the HyPerformance HPR400XD
Additionally, plasma systems can be used to gouge, mark, or cut rusty, painted, or even stacked metal. In addition, you can bevel cut or cut expanded metal with plasma, both of which are difficult to cut with oxyfuel.
"They're a lot quicker . . . And they cut anything."
Mike Morse, Quality Control Manager
Superior Fabrication
Superior Fabrication
