Plasma Cutting and Metal Sawing Guides
Practical answers for buyers and operators of CNC plasma cutting machines and metal saws: how thick each plasma source cuts, which bevel to use on pipe, how to choose a saw blade, how to keep a machine running and how to import one.
Buyer and operator guides
- Plasma Cutting Thickness Chart: Amperage vs Plate ThicknessPlasma cutting thickness chart from 45 A to 400 A: good-quality cut and pierce capacity on mild steel, plus how to pick a source for a CNC plasma table.
- Plasma vs Oxy-Fuel Cutting: Which Process Should You Use?Plasma vs oxy-fuel cutting compared: materials, thickness, speed, edge quality and running cost, and when one CNC machine should carry both torches.
- Pipe Bevel Types for Welding: V, Y, X and K ExplainedPipe bevel types for welding explained: V, Y, X and K bevels, common angles and land, why saddle joints are hard, and how CNC plasma cuts them.
- Plasma Cutting Consumables: Electrode and Nozzle LifePlasma torch consumables explained: electrode, nozzle, swirl ring and shield, signs of wear, what shortens their life and how many spares to keep.
- CNC Plasma Machine Maintenance ChecklistDaily, weekly, monthly and yearly CNC plasma table maintenance: compressed air, consumables, rails, rack, water table, grounding and common faults.
- Band Saw vs Circular Cold Saw: Which Should You Buy?Band saw vs circular cold saw compared: capacity, accuracy, speed, kerf, cut face and price, with cost-per-cut advice and typical choices by type of shop.
- Band Saw Blade TPI Guide for Metal CuttingBand saw blade TPI charts for solid bar and tube, blade speed by material, bi-metal vs carbide, and how to break in a new blade on a metal cutting saw.
- Importing a CNC Plasma Cutter or Metal Saw to South America or AfricaImporting a CNC plasma cutter or band saw to South America or Africa: voltage and frequency by country, Incoterms, containers, documents and spare parts.
More articles
- How to choose a CNC plasma cutting table
- What is kerf in plasma cutting?
- Oxygen plasma cutting: when it is the right choice
- CNC cutting solutions for duct and pipe fabrication
- CNC laser and plasma deployments across Latin America
Frequently asked questions
Who writes these guides?
The CNC Metal Cut engineering team, based on the machines we build and the questions buyers ask us.
Can I ask a question that is not covered?
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Last updated 15 October 2026. Specifications are for standard configurations and can change with options; confirm on your quotation.