Plasma Cutter have been around for over 50 years. Plasma Cutter were a major part of World War II era. During the war, there was a demand for a more efficient and speedier way to cut and mold metal for aircraft maintenance and production.
After the war, the plasma cutter process was so effective it was widely accepted by manufacturing and production companies as it considered the best way to cut metal. Fabricators realized the cutting quality and the effectiveness of the cut was a great addition to the manufacturing world.
In recent years with the development of transformer unit and plasma cutter inverter technology, Plasma Cutter have become more affordable and available to small fabrication shops, auto body shops, manufacturing plants, welding professionals, welding hobbyists, and garage shop owners. Longevity has been a leading manufacturer of affordable Plasma Cutting and welding equipment allowing even more individuals the opportunity to use, feel, and own a plasma cutter due to the low cost pricing.
Today, Longevity® produces quality and affordable plasma cutters for all individuals and a must have tool in your plant, shop or garage.
Plasma Cuttingvs OxyFuel (Oxy-Acetylene)
Since plasma cutting is a fairly new technology compared to OxyFuel cutting, there has been a great debate on which process is more affective, which to purchase, and whether upgrading to a plasma cutter is worth the money. To answer some of the debated topics, Longevity will explain
the difference of the two processes and point out some key facts to help you make an informed decision on whether or not a plasma cutter is a good investment for you. There are various factors that you must considering before investing in a tool that will cut metal in guidelines with your needs. Some of these factors are the thickness of the cut, location of work, type of metal, power resources, and operating costs just to name a few.
How does each process work?
Plasma Arc Cutter:
The Plasma Cutter process works when gas (mainly compressed air) blowing through at high rates combined with electricity forming an arc that is extremely hot causing metal to melt away while blowing off the slag.
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