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The CNC metal cutting process uses computer-controlled machines to cut and shape metal into desired shapes. There are many applications of the metal-cutting process, each with its specific requirements. We’ll explain the definitions and processes, and help you choose one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CNC metal cutting is a process that uses computer numerical control (CNC) to cut extra materials on metal and then create desired geometries. The process employs a cutter program and codes to direct the cutting tool’s movements, thus reducing human engagement and enhancing precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can categorize the metal cutting processes into two main groups: mechanical and abrasive. Mechanical processes use a cutting tool or force to cut the partial material from metal. In previous articles, we provided a more detailed introduction, and in the following, we will introduce several major abrasive processes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laser is a thermal manufacturing process. It uses a focused laser beam to cut metal material. The high-power laser beam melts or vaporizes the metal materials, and a computer program guides the laser\u2019s path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CNC laser cutting<\/a> is primarily used to cut sheet metal. The metal’s thickness can be up to 25mm. It has broad applications in a variety of industries; for example, automotive companies use it to produce body panels, and medical equipment manufacturers use it for surgical instruments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Waterjet cutting is a cold process that uses highly pressurized water as a cutting tool to remove partial material for metal workpieces. It uses a high-pressure pump to generate a water stream that mixes abrasive particles and water, which is used for cutting the metal. It is contact-free and can make linear, non-linear, and internal cuts in a workpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plasma cutting uses electrically conductive gas to cut metals. It uses the heat generated by the high-temperature plasma arc to melt the metal at the notch of the workpiece and removes the molten metal with the momentum of the high-speed plasma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plasma cutting is used primarily to cut metals with electrical conductivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) uses electrical discharges to cut metals. It uses a thin wire to generate electrical sparks; these sparks erode the metal and turn it into a desired shape. In the cutting process, the metal is submerged in a dielectric fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other metal cutting processes include CNC-Fr\u00e4sen<\/a>, CNC turning, shearing, punching, drilling, and more. They are mostly mechanical technologies that use sharp cutting tools to cut the metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Plasma Cutting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Criteria<\/strong><\/td> Laserschneiden<\/strong><\/td> Waterjet cutting<\/strong><\/td> Plasma cutting<\/strong><\/td> Drahterodieren<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Cutting tool<\/strong><\/td> Laser beam<\/td> Water jet with abrasive<\/td> Ionized gas<\/td> Electrically charged wire<\/td><\/tr> Materialien<\/strong><\/td> Metals, plastics, wood<\/td> Metals, glass<\/td> Metalle<\/td> Metalle<\/td><\/tr> Max. materials thickness<\/strong><\/td> 25mm<\/td> 100mm<\/td> 30mm<\/td> 300mm<\/td><\/tr> Cutting Speed<\/strong><\/td> Hoch<\/td> M\u00e4\u00dfig<\/td> Hoch<\/td> Niedrig<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Andere Prozesse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Choose A CNC Metal Cutting Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n