Short answer: Thermal cutting severs metal with heat rather than shear: oxy-fuel burns steel in a stream of oxygen (cheapest for thick carbon steel), plasma melts and blows the kerf with an argon/hydrogen arc (fast on most metals up to ~50 mm), and laser vaporises a precise edge (best for thin, intricate parts). Each leaves a heat-affected zone and dross that finishing steps must address; waterjet and sawing remain the cold alternatives when distortion or HAZ must be avoided.
At a Glance
Cut Methods Compared
Compare Metal Oxy Fuel Cutting Guide dan Metal Laser Welding Guide; relate to Metal Band Saw Cutting Guide dan Metal Shear Cutting Guide.
Kualitas
Edge and HAZ checked per Metal Grain Size Guide, certified by Mill Test Certificate Guide. Inspect by Metal Ndt Guide.
Supply & QA
Control distortion via Metal Machinability Guide; protect via How To Prevent Metal Rust. HXSCO supplies cut-ready plate and bar.
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
Cutting metal with oxy-fuel, plasma or laser heat.
Plasma is faster/thicker; laser is finer/lower distortion.
A heat-affected zone with changed properties near the cut.
When no heat, HAZ or distortion is allowed.
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