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Hypertherm Viper 45 Plasma Cutter
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Hypertherm Viper 65 Plasma Cutter
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Hypertherm Viper 65 SYNC Plasma Cutter
FreeeaHypertherm Viper 65 SYNC Plasma Cutter
Hypertherm Python 85 Plasma Cutter
FreeeaHypertherm Python 85 Plasma Cutter
Hypertherm Python 85 SYNC Plasma Cutter
FreeeaHypertherm Python 85 SYNC Plasma Cutter
Hypertherm Python 105 Plasma Cutter
FreeeaHypertherm Python 105 Plasma Cutter
Hypertherm Python 105 SYNC Plasma Cutter
FreeeaHypertherm Python 105 SYNC Plasma Cutter
Hypertherm Python 125 Plasma Cutter
FreeeaHypertherm Python 125 Plasma Cutter
Hypertherm MAXPRO200 Plasma Cutter
FreeeaHypertherm MAXPRO200 Plasma Cutter
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Deliver Consistent Cuts with Plasma Cutting Equipment
Cutting is usually the first step in most fabrication processes. It typically comes before forming, joining, and other metalworking operations. This step can be carried out through many methods. One of these is plasma cutting, which is often selected for its functionality, cut quality, and versatility. Plasma cutting is a metal cutting process in which an accelerated stream of hot plasma is used to cut through electrically conductive materials. It is carried out using specialized equipment known as plasma cutters.
Plasma cutting is an electrical cutting process, so plasma cutters can only cut conductive materials such as stainless steel, steel, brass, aluminum, copper, and even tungsten of various thicknesses. It cannot be used to cut wood, glass, stone, or any other non-conductive materials. Plasma cutters are used in various applications including pipe cutting, metal fabrication, decorative art, salvage and scrapping applications, industrial construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing and more.
Plasma cutters are versatile and can be used to carry out operations like straight cutting, template cutting, bevel cutting, piercing, circle cutting, and gouging. Plasma cutters may be manual, in which an operator manually controls the plasma torch to make the desired cut, or mechanized, in which a CNC-controlled cutting torch is used to make cuts on a special cutting table. Manual cutters are more ubiquitous for their versatility and functionality.
Benefits and Limitations of Plasma Cutting
Plasma Cutting Benefits
- Accuracy: Plasma cutting is a precise process that can produce high-quality cut edges. With little or no heat-affected zone, this process can cut with a tolerance of 0.2 mm. This is much more accurate than oxy-fuel and mechanical cutting.
- Variety: Plasma cutting can cut a variety of electrically conductive materials, including tungsten. Hand-held cutters can cut thicknesses up to 1.5 inches, while heavy-duty CNC cutters can cut thicker profiles. In addition to being compatible with several materials, plasma cutting can cut in various shapes and orientations.
- Speed: Plasma cutting is a fast process. In many cutting projects, speed is crucial, and plasma cutting delivers. Note that the speed of a project also depends on the operator's skill and the thickness of the material being cut.
- Portability: Plasma cutting systems are relatively portable and easy to transport.
Plasma Cutting Limitations
- Materials: Plasma cutting is restricted to metals. It cannot cut glass, wood, plastic, and other non-conductive materials. However, there's a limit to the thickness that plasma cutting can cut. In general, metals thicker than 2.5” may benefit from using another process.
- Noise: Plasma cutting can be noisy when cutting thick materials.
- Investment: While this cutting process's running cost may be low, it is usually expensive to set up, requiring an air compressor in addition to a power source and a cutting torch. A CNC setup would also require a specialized cutting table.
- Precision: Not as precise as laser cutting.
Hypertherm SYNC Cartridge Torch Adapters
Converting compatible systems to the cartridge platform is a simple process with the torch adapter. It's durable for multi-use, does not require upgrading to a new torch platform and is designed to support multiple cartridge change-outs. When using the cartridge on a Duramax or Duramax Lock torch with the adapter, no data is transferred from the cartridge to the system for automated setup or to provide cartridge usage data. That functionality is available for Viper and Python SYNC systems with SmartSYNC torch technology.
Compatible SYNC Torch Adapter Systems
Duramax Lock Torch: Viper45XP
Duramax Torch: Viper65, Python85 and Python105
Plasma Cutting Support and Expertise
The Red-D-Arc team of specialists will discuss your plasma cutting needs with you and work with you to develop the right solution for your project. Our specialists also provide applications expertise to help guide your equipment selection process as well as hands-on training and ongoing support with your plasma cutting equipment.
Rent, Lease or Purchase Plasma Cutting Equipment
With more than 50 locations in the United States and Canada, Red-D-Arc has you covered no matter where you are. In addition to applications expertise, we offer flexible options so you can rent, lease or purchase plasma cutting equipment and accessories that meet your specific requirements.
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