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In which application is a plasma arc welder not used? How does one achieve laser like cuts to a plasma cutter?
Outline
Definition Of Terms History Companies Switching To Plasma Cutters Plasma Cutting Variables Adding Laser Like Cuts To A Plasma Cutter Aerospace Applications
Definition Of Terms
TIG Tungsten Inert Gas LBW Laser Beam Welding EBW Electron Beam Weld PAW Plasma Arc Welder
History
TIG Welding Conventional Plasma Cutting Dual flow Plasma Arc Air Plasma Cutting Water Shield Plasma Cutting Water Muffler For Plasma Cutting
History
Underwater Cutting Low Amp Plasma Cutting Oxygen Plasma Cutting Oxygen Injected Plasma Cutting High Density Plasma Cutting
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Plasma Cutting Buyers Guide. Illinois, 2004
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Plasma Cutting Buyers Guide. Illinois, 2004
S. Ramakrishan, M. Gershenzon, F. B. Polivka, T. N. Kearney, and M. W. Rogozinski, Plasma Generation for the Plasma Cutting Process, IEEE Trans. on Plasma Science, Vol. 25, p.937-946, 1997.
One Input:
2.45 GHz Microwave Continuous-Wave Magnetron Power Supply
A. Al-Shamma, R. Wyllie, J. Lucas, and J. D. Yan, Atmospheric Microwave Plasma Jet for Material Processing, IEEE Trans. on Plasma Science, Vol. 30, p.1863-1871, 2002.
A. Al-Shamma, R. Wyllie, J. Lucas, and J. D. Yan, Atmospheric Microwave Plasma Jet for Material Processing, IEEE Trans. on Plasma Science, Vol. 30, p.1863-1871, 2002.
Benefit:
The cost savings means that the microwave plasma torch is a better choice for material cutting and welding when precision is not critical. - Ahmed I. Al-Shammaa
A. Al-Shamma, R. Wyllie, J. Lucas, and J. D. Yan, Atmospheric Microwave Plasma Jet for Material Processing, IEEE Trans. on Plasma Science, Vol. 30, p.1863-1871, 2002.
Aerospace Applications
TIG
Acceptable Welds For Copper Excessive Porosity And Poor Fusion For Aluminum
EBW
No Fusion Between Aluminum Weld Elements
K. Richardson, B. Stein, P. Shah, and N. Isaacs, Process Development of Electrode-Tab Welds for Aerospace, Lithium-Ion Cells, IEEE Conference, Vol. 1, p.651-658, 2000.
Aerospace Applications
PAW
Best Fusion On Aluminum Inconsistent Welds
LBW
Best Weld For Aerospace Applications Requires Oxidation of Aluminum No Preparation For Copper
K. Richardson, B. Stein, P. Shah, and N. Isaacs, Process Development of Electrode-Tab Welds for Aerospace, Lithium-Ion Cells, IEEE Conference, Vol. 1, p.651-658, 2000.
Conclusion
Plasma Cutters Have Led Companies In A Direction To Benefit From Costs Savings As Well As Quicker Project Completion Times However, Plasma Cutting Yields Numerous Benefits, It Is Not Applicable For All Jobs
References
Bohlen, K. Ed, et al. Hypertherm's plasma cutting history. http://www.hypertherm.com/technology/plasma_history.html Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Plasma Cutting Buyers Guide. Illinois, 2004 A. Al-Shamma, R. Wyllie, J. Lucas, and J. D. Yan, Atmospheric Microwave Plasma Jet for Material Processing, IEEE Trans. on Plasma Science, Vol. 30, p.1863-1871, 2002. S. Ramakrishan, M. Gershenzon, F. B. Polivka, T. N. Kearney, and M. W. Rogozinski, Plasma Generation for the Plasma Cutting Process, IEEE Trans. on Plasma Science, Vol. 25, p.937-946, 1997. K. Richardson, B. Stein, P. Shah, and N. Isaacs, Process Development of Electrode-Tab Welds for Aerospace, Lithium-Ion Cells, IEEE Conference, Vol. 1, p.651-658, 2000.