As you already know, one of the most significant attributes of steel is its strength. While the strong quality of steel is sought after, it also means that processing it requires specialised methods. With high-tech equipment, machinery, and the professional skill-sets involved, steel fabrication is an expensive endeavour, to say the least.
That’s why any good manufacturer in the steel industry will be constantly alert to new and improved machinery, staying abreast of current technological advancements in the field. This means delivering higher quality products within shorter time frames and at the most competitive price point.
With this in mind, let’s talk about what makes plasma cutting cost-effective and how that translates into an overall better service offering.
The Economy of Plasma Cutting
Plasma cutting is cost-effective because the CNC and manually operated machines are less expensive than waterjet and laser cutters. Plus, they are easier to maintain and cheaper to operate.
Plasma cutters are also simple to use. They can be operated by just one person, and the training doesn’t take long. And, a smaller size profile makes it convenient to move the machinery around as needed.
Versatility, speed, and precision allow plasma cutting to happen with optimum efficiency. Here’s how:
- It’s suitable for use on any conductive metals (iron, copper, titanium, steel and alloys)
- It cuts through a range of thicknesses
- It’s faster than most other cutting methods, which increases the rate of production
- You can achieve high-quality shapes, curves, finer angles, and consistent edges
Metalwork comes with unavoidable hazards. However, plasma is much safer than highly-explosive oxygen-based cutting. Plus, the end product is accomplished with minimal waste and scrapped product.
With all of the above advantages combined, it’s easy to see why plasma cutting is a cost-effective, preferred method used in the metal fabrication industry.
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