What is plasma? Plasma is the 4th state of matter (solids, liquids, gasses, and plasma)! Basically, it's a gas which has been heated to such a high temperature, it's no longer a gas – it's plasma. This plasma gas is passed through an electric current and ionized, making it electrically conductive. Being conductive, it's attracted to the workpiece where the metal to be cut is melted and blown away by the superheated plasma gas. The result is a narrow, extremely high-energy cutting arc which, with laser-like precision, slices through metal as quickly and easily as a hot knife through butter. Hands down, plasma cutting is the fastest, easiest way to cut through any material that conducts electricity. There's no contest . . . and no heat distortion!
Plasma cutting technology has been around for a while. Originally, plasma cutters were found only in heavy industrial and specialized manufacturing applications. Now, HTP offers state-of-the art equipment that is affordable and can be used virtually anywhere.
Take our MicroCut 600, for example. The MicroCut 600 brings inverter technology home in a 40 amp unit that quickly and easily cuts material up to 1/2" at 5 IPM.
Our MicroCut 875SC v2, available with or without built-in CNC capabilities, features unmatched arc stability and power, which allows you to cut material up to 1/2" thick at 45 amps with 100% duty cycle; when cutting in CNC mode, the Microcut 875SC cuts 1/2" material thickness at 24 IPM and 1/4" material thickness at 72 IPM.
Now, plasma cutters can be used by fabricators, muffler shops, street rodders, farmers, race car builders, and even sophisticated home handymen. Anyone who wants to cut, shape, modify or just get metal out of the way will find that an HTP plasma cutter is the ideal tool for the job. You can always count on HTP for the right machine for your application . . . at the right price.
