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PLASMA CUTTING SOLUTIONS

Our most cost-effective and versatile CNC cutting machines, the Hypertherm brand plasma tables, offer accurate cutting from thin gauge metals up to 3” thick plates. Call us and let our Brooks Industrial Metals technicians take care of your specific metal-cutting requirements today!

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ABOUT PLASMA CUTTING

Plasma cutting is a versatile and efficient method of cutting through conductive metals using a high-velocity jet of ionized gas or plasma. The process involves directing the plasma torch along a desired cutting path, melting and severing the metal. It is widely used in industries such as metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, and construction, allowing for fast cutting speeds, the ability to handle various metal thicknesses, and the creation of both straight cuts and intricate shapes.

It is a valuable technique for precise and efficient metal-cutting applications. If you need clean-cut metals, Our professionals are capable of handling heavy-duty metal fabrication equipment to help with your project!

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OUR PROCESS

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STEP ONE

Share Your Plate Cutting Requirements

Contact us with details about your project, including the type of metal (mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminum), thickness, dimensions, and specific cutting requirements. Our team will assess your needs to determine the best approach for your plasma cutting project.​

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STEP TWO

Receive a Custom Quote

Based on the provided information, we’ll offer a customized quote outlining pricing and timelines for your plasma cutting project. Our goal is to ensure transparency and alignment with your expectations.​

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STEP THREE

Proceed with Plate Cutting

Upon approval, we initiate the plasma cutting process using our advanced equipment, delivering precise and clean cuts promptly and to your exact specifications. Our Hypertherm brand plasma tables offer accurate cutting from thin-gauge metals up to 3” thick plates.

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THE EQUIPMENT

Our trained professionals are capable of providing quality-cut mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel using high-performance plasma cutting machines that include:

400 AMP Hypertherm Mastergraph Extreme

Cut size: 10′ x 36′ 2″

Mild steel cut capacity:

  • 225 Ton Brake: Bends 10 gauge mild steel up to 12 feet long
  • 250 Ton Brake: Bends ½” mild steel up to 4 feet long
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Stainless steel cut capacity

  • Production pierce: 45 mm (1-3/4″)
  • Maximum pierce (requires controlled motion process): 75 mm (3″)
  • Severance: 80 mm (3.2″)

Aluminum cut capacity

  • Production pierce: 38 mm (1-1/2″)
  • Maximum cutting capacity: 80 mm (3.2″)
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260 AMP Hypertherm Millennium Plasma / Multi-torch (Multi Torch Specs: 5” Plate Max)

Cut size: 10’ x 24’10” max

Mild steel cut capacity:

  • Dross free: 32 mm (1-1/4″)
  • Production pierce: 38 mm (1-1/2″)
  • Maximum cutting capacity: 64 mm (2-1/2″)

Stainless steel cut capacity

  • Production pierce: 32 mm (1-1/4″)
  • Maximum cutting capacity: 50 mm (2″)

Aluminum cut capacity

  • Production pierce: 25 mm (1″)
  • Maximum cutting capacity: 50 mm (2″)

Tolerances +/- 1/16” up to 1” thick +/- 3/32″ from 1″ – 1-1/2″ thick

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes plasma cutting a versatile method for cutting through metals?

Plasma cutting is a versatile and efficient method of cutting through conductive metals using a high-velocity jet of ionized gas or plasma. The process involves directing the plasma torch along a desired cutting path, melting and severing the metal. It is widely used in industries such as metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, and construction, allowing for fast cutting speeds, the ability to handle various metal thicknesses, and the creation of both straight cuts and intricate shapes.