What are the cutting methods used in welding and fabrication?
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Sep 27
There are several cutting methods used in welding and fabrication, including:
1. Oxy-fuel cutting: This method uses a combination of oxygen and a fuel gas (such as acetylene) to create a high-temperature flame that can cut through metal.
2. Plasma cutting: Plasma cutting uses a high-velocity jet of ionized gas (plasma) to melt and cut through metal.
3. Laser cutting: Laser cutting uses a high-powered laser beam to melt and vaporize metal, creating a precise and clean cut.
4. Water jet cutting: Water jet cutting uses a high-pressure stream of water (sometimes mixed with abrasive materials) to cut through metal.
5. Abrasive cutting: Abrasive cutting methods, such as grinding or sawing, use abrasive materials to wear away metal and create a cut.
6. Shearing: Shearing involves using a sharp blade to cut through metal, typically used for cutting sheet metal.
7. Plasma arc cutting: Similar to plasma cutting, plasma arc cutting uses a plasma arc to cut through metal, but with a different setup and process.
These cutting methods are used in welding and fabrication to create precise cuts and shapes in metal materials.
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Sep 27
Cutting Methods Used in Welding and Fabrication
1. Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC) - Uses a mixture of oxygen and fuel gas (usually acetylene) to produce a flame that melts and oxidizes the metal, creating a cut.
2. Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) - Uses a plasma torch that generates a high-temperature, high-velocity stream of ionized gas to melt and vaporize the metal.
3. Laser Cutting - Uses a highly focused, high-power laser beam to melt and vaporize the metal.
4. Waterjet Cutting - Uses a high-pressure jet of water mixed with an abrasive material to cut through metal.
5. Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) - Uses electrical discharges to create tiny sparks that erode the metal, creating a cut.
6. Abrasive Jet Machining (AJM) - Uses a stream of abrasive particles to erode the metal, creating a cut.
7. Flame Gouging - Uses a high-temperature oxygen-fuel flame to remove large amounts of metal for cleaning or gouging.
8. Mechanical Cutting - Includes methods such as shearing, sawing, and nibbling to cut metal mechanically.
9. Thermal Cutting - Involves using heat to cut metal, including OFC, PAC, and laser cutting.
10. Non-Thermal Cutting - Uses alternative methods to cutting, such as EDM, AJM, and mechanical cutting.