{"id":4059,"date":"2023-04-03T11:19:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T11:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.adorfon.com\/?p=4059"},"modified":"2024-07-19T12:35:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:35:25","slug":"benefits-of-air-plasma-vs-oxyfuel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adorwelding.com\/adorfon\/benefits-of-air-plasma-vs-oxyfuel\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of air plasma vs. oxyfuel"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to cutting metal, two widely used thermal processes are oxyfuel and air plasma. Although oxyfuel is proven, plasma is more versatile\u2014and less expensive\u2014with a better performance record.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Benefits
Oxy v Plasma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Versatility<\/b>
\n<\/b>Oxyfuel can only cut ferrous metal. It cannot cut non-ferrous material, stainless steel, or aluminum, and is generally only used to cut metal approximately 2 inches (50mm) in thickness or greater. Plasma can cut both ferrous and non-ferrous material including rusted, painted, or grated metal.It is most commonly used to cut metal between gauge and 2 inch thick material.<\/span><\/p>\n

Safety<\/b>
\n<\/b>When it comes to safety, oxyfuel is at a disadvantage because it requires a highly flammable fuel gas and an open flame. Once the torch is lit, the flame stays on until the system is manually turned off. Plasma does not use a fuel gas and its arc automatically extinguishes when the torch is removed from the metal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ease-of-Use<\/b>
\n<\/b>Ease-of-use minimizes training, improves results, and increases profitability. When comparing oxyfuel to plasma, the latter prevails as air plasma uses compressed air. There are no gases to mix or regulate. With oxyfuel, operators need to set and maintain the flame chemistry while holding a steady distance between the tip and surface being cut. Many handheld plasma torches allow the operator to drag the torch on the material. No standoff is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cut Quality<\/b>
\n<\/b>Manufacturers now have to compete on product quality more than ever. Overall, plasma produces more precise and cleaner cuts than oxyfuel with better angularity, a thinner kerf, a smaller heat affected zone, and zero to no dross.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Powermax
Powermax SYNC MetalFab RGB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Productivity<\/b>
\n<\/b>At a minimum, plasma is twice as fast as oxyfuel when cutting metals up to 25mm in thickness and up to 12 times faster on thinner materials. Productivity is also affected by piercing delays. It can take 30 seconds to pierce 16 mm thick steel with oxyfuel. Plasma takes less than two seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Operating Cost<\/b>
\n<\/b>There are generally three things that affect the operating cost of oxyfuel and plasma: consumables, power, and gas. Generally, consumable and power costs are higher for plasma and gas costs higher for oxyfuel.\u00a0 While the operating cost of oxyfuel is seemingly lower, it is not the most economical to operate because of plasma\u2019s productivity advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n

In conclusion, oxyfuel and plasma are both well-established thermal processes for cutting metal. In deciding which method to use, companies need to weigh the above factors against individual business needs. For more on cutting metal, contact Hypertherm (<\/span>www.hypertherm.com<\/span><\/a>) a manufacturer of cutting systems with a nearly 50 year history of helping businesses succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Source: https:\/\/www.hypertherm.com\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to cutting metal, two widely used thermal processes are oxyfuel and air plasma. Although oxyfuel is proven, plasma is more versatile\u2014and less expensive\u2014with a better performance record. Versatility Oxyfuel can only cut ferrous metal. It cannot cut non-ferrous material, stainless steel, or aluminum, and is generally only used to cut metal approximately […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4061,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4059","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-plasam-cutting"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBenefits of air plasma vs oxyfuel<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the benefits of air plasma cutting vs. oxyfuel, including better precision, safety, and efficiency. 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