Industries that deal with steel and metal services are some of the most important in the world, because there is such a wide variety of uses for steel and other metals. The thing about any type of metal is that it needs to go through a certain amount of processing before it has been transformed into the finished product, for people to enjoy or make use of. One major part of getting metal processed is cutting it into specific shapes and sizes, to be fitted together as needed. For clean, accurate cuts, certain machinery must be used and there are several special tools that can get the job done. However, standing head and shoulders above the competition are CNC plasma tables. These revolutionary pieces of equipment boast the finest technology that the world has to offer and are suitable for a garage, workshop, or factory.
How CNC Plasma Tables Work
This machine uses a stream of plasma fed through a nozzle to slice through a sheet of metal. How the stream of plasma cuts the metal is determined through the brains of the plasma table, the computerized system. Many CNC (computer numerical control) plasma cutting tables are controlled with an industrial computer. This computer has to be extremely durable to withstand the stressful and dusty environment it is put under. On this computer, you enter the plans and instructions, which the machine follows in every detail, so you get pieces of metal that are the perfect shape and size and have clean, flawless edges. Another thing you can control with the computer is how high up the plasma nozzle is from the sheet metal. Knowing how high up it should be is very important, because if the nozzle is too close to the metal, it could damage it and cause plate collisions. If the nozzle is too high up, it widens the kerf and affects the quality of the edges.
Using A CNC Plasma Table For Custom Work
One excellent thing about having a CNC plasma table is that it allows you the freedom to create whatever you want to out of metal. For example, if you have your own design company or if you are looking for a specific shape or size that is hard to find anywhere, you can simply enter the plans and dimensions into the computer and cut out exactly what you need in no time.
