A new approach to 3‐dimensional cutting and trimming of metal panels

Abstract

Laser cutting of sheet metal in both the flat and pressed form is a well‐established technique which has been used for many years. The limitations of this process are a relatively slow speed of operation and the high capital and running costs of operating lasers. The quality of edge finish and dangers of working with lasers are additional disadvantages of the technology. Contour Cutting Technology Limited have now developed a multi‐axis plasma cutting system which produces a high‐quality finish at speeds three or four times the speed of lasers, and at around 40 per cent of the capital cost of a comparable laser system. Material from 0.8mm up to about 6mm can be successfully cut with a good quality edge finish.

Citation

Montague‐Brown, C. (1999), "A new approach to 3‐dimensional cutting and trimming of metal panels", Assembly Automation, Vol. 19 No. 2, pp. 126-128. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445159910265215