Buying Hypertherm Plasma Cutters

 

Hypertherm plasma cutters use a plasma torch to cut through metals such as steel, copper, aluminum, and stainless steel. The process uses an inert gas which is under pressure. Most often times this gas is simply compressed air however. The compressed gas is forced out of a nozzle at the end of the torch as an art is generated from the tip of the torch to the metal. This compressed air is then forced through the resulting plasma which is created by the electrical arc. Hypertherm plasma cutters provide efficient and economical methods for testing all metals which conduct electricity.

The plasma created by hypertherm cutters is extremely hot is actually the fourth state of matter. In this state the compressed air easily blows through and creates the cut in the molten metal. In unskilled hands a plasma cutter can be used to cut metals much more efficiently and cleanly than with an oxygen cutting system. Hypertherm plasma cutters allow even amateur metal enthusiasts the opportunity for making intricate cuts in metals. These cutters are ideal for the home hobbyists or casual machine shops found in some garages.

Many hypertherm plasma cutters use the pilot arc process. There are two cycles to this process which produced the plasma. First a low current that high-voltage circuit initiates a small spark of high intensity. This is done inside the tip of the torch and generates a small area of gas which is plasma and called a pilot arc. There is an electrical path that builds toward the tip of the torch. We are remains in position until it comes in contact with the piece of metal rich is being cut. At this time a response is triggered which ignites the main plasma arc during the process of cutting. This arc generated by the hypertherm plasma cutter is extremely hot.

Although plasma cutting can be used for thick and thin cereals very effectively with even a handheld torch, thicker metals, and when cutting precise shapes are required, a computerized and auto manipulated plasma cutting process is generally preferred. Hypertherm plasma cutters can be purchased which are configured and controlled by a computer for exact and precise cuts.

It is important to use a plasma cutter which is rated in excess of the thickness of metals which are usually cut. They cutter is used when attempting to cut metals thicker than it is rated for poor results will be obtained. Although hypertherm plasma cutters are very efficient and clean cutting, but will not produce good results in metals which are thicker than what they are rated for.

Make sure your plasma cutters energy requirements match your shops electrical output. Nothing is worse than buying your new hypertherm plasma cutter, bringing it home, and finding out your shop is not wired to handle the cutters required electrical input.

Hypertherm plasma cutters can be found a wide variety of welding wholesalers, online distribution centers, and is used models in local auctions, etc. be sure to try out your used cutter before committing to the purchase. Ensure that all cables are of good quality, the lights and gauges all function correctly. And that the cutter is an overall general good condition.