The old adage "measure twice, cut once" is as important for plasma arc cutting operators as it is for carpenters. The phrase could be reworded to "inspect twice, cut once" for the plasma industry.

Plasma is superheated, compressed air that ionizes to form a conductive gas. This gas conducts electricity from the torch of the plasma cutter to the work piece, through a electrode and copper nozzle ...

Designed to cut through thick and tough metals, plasma cutters are best suited for machine shops and heavy-duty construction applications. They rapidly heat up with compressed air or gas, and the arc ...

Plasma cutting is one of the most common ways manufacturers cut thick metal. But, while it’s a common technique in the metalworking industry, many people may not know exactly what plasma cutters are, ...