CNC Plasma Cutters | Pipe fabrication, construction projects | Full automation (ISO 9001), 6mm carbon steel (ASTM A36), 3kW (IEC 60038), ±0.1mm precision (ISO 10360), IP54 safety (IEC 60529) | High precision ▲, reduces labor, handles complex cuts, cost-effective for medium-scale production | Higher initial cost, requires skilled operators, limited to conductive materials |
Laser Cutting Machines | Aerospace, intricate designs | ±0.05mm precision (ISO 10360), 20mm thickness (AWS C1.1), 5kW+ power (IEC 60038) | Ultra-precise ▲, cuts non-conductive materials, versatile for complex shapes | High operational costs, slower for thick materials, requires ventilation systems |
Manual Pipe Cutters | Small-scale repairs, thin-walled pipes | Handheld design, up to 25mm (ASME B31.1), portable, no power required | Low cost, no electricity needed, easy to use | Labor-intensive, low precision, limited to thin materials (≤25mm) |
Hydraulic Pipe Cutters | Thick-walled pipes, construction sites | 2000 PSI force (ISO 6743), up to 100mm thickness (ASTM A53), durable build | Handles thick materials ▲, faster than manual methods, robust for heavy-duty use | Bulky design, requires hydraulic power, less precision compared to CNC systems |
Flame Cutting Machines | Thick metal plates, outdoor operations | Up to 500mm thickness (AWS D1.1), propane fuel (NFPA 58), portable | Cuts extreme thickness ▲, suitable for outdoor use, low maintenance | Slow process, produces slag, safety risks from open flames |
Waterjet Cutting Machines | Delicate materials, complex shapes | ±0.1mm precision (ISO 10360), cuts any material (ISO 9001), no heat-affected zone | Versatile for any material ▲, no thermal distortion, ideal for non-ferrous metals | High operational costs, slow for thick materials, requires water recycling systems |