How to efficiently cut steel plates

Flame Cutting: An Economical Solution for Thick Plates
Flame cutting uses a mixture of oxygen and fuel gas for combustion to achieve cutting. It is cost-effective and flexible, suitable for carbon steel materials thicker than 60 mm. Its advantages include low equipment investment, but the cutting speed is slower, and the cutting accuracy is limited, requiring subsequent grinding. It is suitable for applications such as building steel structures where high precision is not required, making it an economical choice for thick plate cutting.

Plasma Cutting: An Efficient Solution for Medium-Thick Plates
Plasma cutting uses high-temperature plasma to melt the metal. It is fast and highly accurate, suitable for various metal materials with thicknesses between 60 and 100 mm. It has a small heat-affected zone and good cut perpendicularity, reducing the need for subsequent processing. Widely used in shipbuilding and pressure vessel manufacturing, it balances efficiency and cost.

Laser Cutting: A Precise and Efficient New Trend
Laser cutting uses a high-energy laser beam to focus and melt the steel plate. It offers extremely high precision and minimal thermal deformation, suitable for materials less than 25 mm thick. With technological advancements, ultra-high-power laser equipment can cut thicker steel plates, improving cut quality and reducing secondary processing costs. It is suitable for precision machinery and high-end manufacturing, driving the industry towards intelligent development.