For the metalworking industry, plasma cuttingis an important technology for the production process. This applies in particular to the production of sheet metal and metal parts. However, in recent years, the demands on the quality of the hole cut in plasma cutting have increased continuously.

The thickness of the workpiece, the cutting speed and other factors determine the size and shape of the hole. In order to guarantee product quality and shorten production time, precise hole cutting is crucial. The industry is increasingly using thinner materials. This is one of the main reasons for the increasing demands on hole cutting. The cutting of materials with a thickness of less than 6 mm is particularly challenging.

Increasing demands on components

The increasing complexity of the geometric shapes of the components to be cut is another reason for the increasing demands on hole cutting. Components with complex holes and slots require a high degree of accuracy and reproducibility when cutting holes.

Many industries are seeing an increasing demand for these components. The competitive pressure is increasing. Requirements in terms of quality and economic efficiency are also increasing. Plasma cutting manufacturers must develop new solutions to increase the precision of hole cuts. This is the only way to respond to the increasing demands on hole cutting.

As one of the leading manufacturers of CNC plasma cutting machines, Eckert Cutting delivers only the very highest quality. The modern technology of our cutting machines can already be used for material thicknesses of around 2 mm. Hole cuts are carried out to a high standard, which is confirmed by quality and cost-effectiveness.

How can you respond to the requirements?

There are other ways in which you can positively influence the quality of a hole cut.

In order to enable better control of the plasma flow, the quality of the torches and nozzles on older machines should be improved. Here too, Eckert Cutting offers a selection of modern technologies. By controlling the gas flow more precisely, the plasma arc can be focused more precisely.

Improving the control technology is another solution. Drive control and CNC programming are being improved to achieve greater precision when cutting. Better control increases the repeat accuracy of the hole cut. The choice of cutting gas is also crucial for high precision hole cutting. Various cutting gases can be used for plasma cutting, including argon, oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen.

All gases have their own advantages and disadvantages when cutting holes. To achieve greater accuracy, it is crucial to choose the right cutting gas for the material properties. Settings such as cutting speed, gas pressure and current for cutting should be precisely matched to the material.

Hole cutting in the future

It seems that the requirements for hole cutting in plasma cutting will continue to increase in the future. At the same time, the constant improvement of cutting techniques and parameters makes it possible to precisely process ever thinner and thicker materials. CNC plasma cutting machines are the ideal way to respond to the increasing demands of hole cutting. The computer-controlled cutting machine guarantees even greater precision and efficiency during the cutting process.

However, thicker materials will also pose an increasing challenge for hole cutting. It becomes more difficult to cut precise holes the thicker the material. Materials with a thickness of over 50 mm currently require other cutting techniques such as waterjet cutting, depending on the requirements. However, with the further development of plasma cutting technology, it will also be possible to process thicker materials in the future.

Let us advise you individually

Cutting processes are continuously being improved to achieve greater precision, efficiency and quality when cutting. Nevertheless, other challenges such as material thickness, cutting parameters and cutting techniques will keep the demands on hole cutting high.

Should you have any further questions regarding hole cutting, Eckert Cutting will be happy to assist you. Just contact our experts. We can advise you individually on plasma cutting or another cutting process according to your needs. We look forward to hearing from you!