Plasma Cutter

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Contents 1 Overview 2 Product Ecology 3 Components 4 Status 5 See Also

[edit] Overview

A Plasma Cutter is used to cut metals and other materials. An inert gas or compressed air is exposed to an electrical arc and blown at high speed from a nozzle. Some of the gas ionizes to plasma form, which has a temperature high enough to melt metal. The plasma stream moves quickly enough to blow molten metal away from the points it is melting, creating cuts in material. See how a plasma cutter works.

[edit] Product Ecology

Created with

• Induction Furnace - Casing
• Bioplastic Extruder - Handle

Used by

• CNC Torch Table

Uses

• Universal Power Supply - Power
• Oxygen

[edit] Components

[edit] Status

The Plasma Cutter is currently in the Research Phase of product development

[edit] See Also

• Plasma Cutter PC Interface
• Instructables: DIY Plasma Cutter
• CNCzone: Plasma Cutter Schematic
• Wikipedia: Plasma Cutting

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