Plasma Cutter Art

Plasma cutting is the process of compressed gas that is heated, and
blown onto a metal surface. An electric arc that is created, raises the
temperature of the gas to around 15,000 Celsius, can cut through a metal
surface, at a very fast rate. The edge is left very clean due to the high force and temperature of the gas. Due to the fine point the compressed gas can be focused to, fancy shapes and designs have led to the
creation of a new form of art.

Information about buying a used plasma cutter.
Plasma cutting originated during the days of World War II. The demand
for aircrafts was at an all time high and the production needed to be
speeded up. To cut the time that was taken to fabricate the body parts of
an aircraft, engineers came up with a new technique called plasma
welding. Plasma welding had the great advantage of creating stronger joints
for the aircraft, in fact stronger than any other welding techniques
of that time.
Technology was improved in the 1960’s. A new method of increasing the
temperature of the compressed gas and making the stream of gas much
finer, allowed the plasma to cut through metal with incredible accuracy,
almost like a knife. Computer operated plasma cutters are programmed to
produce large volumes for industrial purposes.
Artists can use a special hand held cutter for their art work. Although
these plasma cutters are small, they are very powerful and make
extremely precise cuts to create simply shapes or complex designs. Think of a
plasma artist as a painter. The metal is their canvas, and the cutter
is their brush. The artist cuts the metal to create the shape or design
they want, using either a stencil or freehand. Once the cutting is
complete, the artist can then add details using the equipment to add
textures or carve delicate features in their work. They can even create a
three dimensional effect by bending some of the surfaces.

Since the sheet metal is delicate by nature, it typical can’t be used
under intense condition such as in large sculptures. These works of art
are meant for indoor use, to be protected from the elements. The usual
design for this classification of art is basic table top ornaments,
picture and mirror frames, and other decorative items.

When purchasing a piece of plasma art, you need to keep in mind that
the material cost used in the process of production is only a fraction of
the overall price. Except in the rare case of a very expensive piece,
the cost of sheet metal is not very expensive and the price of using
the small plasma cutter isn’t very expensive either. The true value of
the plasma cutter art lies within the quality- the concept and its design, the
fineness in the details, the quality of production, and the detail that
is incorporated into the work.

If you decide you want to purchase a piece of plasma cutter art, a quick
search on the internet will reveal several different pieces. You will find
that some can be extremely expensive; however, there are some reasonably
priced ones as well. If you have something special in mind, you will
also be able to find an artist that will create your custom masterpiece.