Welding Cutter
A welding cutter is a tool used to cut metal. It uses a flame or an electric arc to heat the metal to its cutting point, which is then blown away with a stream of compressed air.
There are several types of welding cutters, including:
- Oxy-fuel welding cutter, that uses a flame generated by burning a mixture of oxygen and a fuel gas to heat the metal.
- Plasma cutter, that uses an electric arc and compressed air to melt and blow away the metal.
- Laser cutter, that uses a focused beam of light to melt and vaporize the metal.
Oxy-fuel welding cutter is the most traditional method, and it's commonly used for cutting thick metal. Plasma cutter is considered faster and more precise, it's typically used for cutting thin metal sheets. Laser cutter is the most precise and fastest method, it's mainly used for cutting precise shapes on thin metal sheets.
Welding cutters are commonly used in fabrication, repair, and maintenance of various types of equipment and structures, for example, cutting metal sheets, pipes, and profiles. It's important to use the correct type of cutter for the type of metal and thickness you are cutting, and to follow safety guidelines to avoid accidents and injuries.