Using plasma cutting of metal in construction

The need for metal cutting often occurs at various stages of construction. With independent construction of a house, especially if work has a small scale, many prefer to use a grinder. Most oxygen cutting devices are mostly expensive and difficult to use, as they require the use of a gas cylinder. A plasma cutting can serve as an alternative to them – a method of cutting metal with compressed air, warmed up to extremely high temperatures. Its use will be optimal, it is planned to work with a large number of metal structures, for example, when installing ventilation boxes, pipelines, construction equipment and reinforcement.

Features of working with plasma cutter

All devices for plasma cutting are divided into intended for domestic and industrial use. If you independently carry out construction work on your suburban area, the household apparatus in most cases will be enough. In addition, devices of this type can operate from a 220 volt network, while industrial voltage will be required. Among the main characteristics of plasmores that must be taken into account when buying an apparatus include:

maximum metal thickness that can be processed;

permissible time of continuous work;

The presence of a built -in compressor.

In addition, it is better to give preference to plasma cutter models from well -known manufacturers, since it is easier for them to find consumables (nozzles and electrodes) on sale).

It is important that the plasma cutting of the metal of which can depend on the thickness and type of metal, as well as the volume of work, allows you to get an even cut, in most cases does not require additional processing. Preliminary preparation of the surface of the workpiece is also not required. However, working with plasma -cutting requires certain skills. Therefore, if you are faced with the need to cut metal for the first time, it is better to contact professionals.