Plasma cutting is a process that is used to cut steel and other metals of different thicknesses using a plasma torch. In this process, an inert gas is blown at high speed out of a nozzle. At the same time an electrical arc is formed through that gas from the nozzle to the surface being cut, turning some of that gas to plasma. The plasma is sufficiently hot to melt the metal being cut and moves sufficiently fast to blow molten metal away from the cut-metal is so good at resisting damage.

It is very difficult to manipulate metals and form into specialized pieces. So how do people precisely cut and manipulate the metals needed to build something as large and as strong as a car's outer body? In most cases, the answer is the plasma cutter. It may sound like something out of blue but the plasma cutter is actually a common tool that has been around for a long time now.

Conceptually, a plasma cutter is extremely simple. It gets the job done by harnessing one of the most prevalent states of matter in the visible universe. Plasma cutting is the cutting of metal using a high velocity stream of plasma that has been ionized and heated to very high temperatures. When the plasma comes in contact with metal, it melts the metal away . An electrical current also creates an arc at this point. It is the electrical current that converts the gas into plasma. By controlling the speed and temperature of the gas through the nozzle, a very fine control can be had on how the metal is cut. The name plasma machine comes from the ionized gas, which is called the plasma. Plasma machines cut the metal very smoothly.

Eastwood's Versa Cut Plasma Cutter allows you to make clean cuts easily through steel. This unit has many features including voltage sensing technology which allows you to plug into either a 110v or 220v outlet with Eastwood's adapter cord all while operating on a minimum 15 Amp circuit at 50/60 hertz. It incorporates an internal moisture separator to ensure dry air is delivered to the torch. Versa Plasma Cutter's cutting abilities are endless going as thin as 24 gauges and up to 3/8 " steel. Air requirements for this unit range from 20-65 psi depending on the material thickness. The torch measures 20 inches while the ground clamp measures 10 inches. Even with all these great features the complete unit comes in weighing less than 30lbs.

110 or 220 volt AC input- complete portability

Operates off standard home or shop type air compressor

Cuts thin gauge steel, stainless or aluminum easily while also handling up to 3/8" thick material Inverter technology offers superior arc stability and power

Eastwood quality with 3 year no hassle warranty program

Developed and tested by R&D staff in-house on real life projects

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