Plasma system cuts mild steel up to 0.5 in. thick four times faster than oxyfuel

ESAB Cutting Systems has introduced Smart Plasmarc™ 200, a new m2 plasma system for heavy-duty mechanized cutting. The system cuts a variety of material types and thicknesses using air, oxygen, or nitrogen gases. It cuts and pierces mild steel up to 1.25 in. thick, with the capacity to edge-start and sever materials up to 2 in. thick.

According to the manufacturer, the system cuts 0.5-in. mild steel four times faster than oxyfuel. It provides high cut quality with minimal dross, reduced warping, and a small HAZ, the company reports. A 100 percent duty cycle at 200 amps enables the system to handle demanding production requirements.