{"id":10351,"date":"2022-10-24T14:55:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T14:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/blog\/?p=10351"},"modified":"2022-10-24T14:55:48","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T14:55:48","slug":"dont-make-these-3-mistakes-when-plasma-cutting-aluminium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/blog\/dont-make-these-3-mistakes-when-plasma-cutting-aluminium\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Make These 3 Mistakes When Plasma Cutting Aluminium."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plasma cutting aluminium is a completely different ball game to steel.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process demands some extra attention to ensure you get the best results.<br>When plasma cutting aluminium, creating the right cutting environment and using the right consumables will set you on your way to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-VZgT-seWt4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption>Esprit Automation&#8217;s Arrow plasma table.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As well as things you should do, here are 3 main things to avoid when plasma cutting aluminium!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Build-up of flammable gas.<\/li><li>Sub-par dust extraction.<\/li><li>Not using the correct plasma cutting gas.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build-up of flammable gas.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/profilecutting.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNC plasma cutting table<\/a> with a water cutting bed for plasma cutting aluminium, <br>it is imperative to diligently remove material from the bed.<br>When aluminium mixes with water, it creates an <strong>extremely<\/strong> flammable hydrogen gas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The longer the metal is in the water, the more gas will be produced. A health and safety nightmare!<br>To mitigate this reaction, regularly remove slag and molten material from the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sub-par dust extraction.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not using a water bed for plasma cutting aluminium, then you will be using the dry cutting process.<br>The problem? The large amount of dust created if you choose this method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work environments can become very hazardous and dangerous when a large amount of aluminium dust is produced.<br>Not only is it highly flammable as above, but it can also wreak havoc with your health! <br><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/316712\/hpa_Aluminium__General_Information_v1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more information on the hazards of aluminium dust.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, it is essential to have proper extraction methods in place when dry plasma cutting aluminium.<br>Whether you need a small, portable filter system, or a large, industrial extraction filter, it needs to be ATEX compliant. Read more about this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nederman.com\/en-gb\/knowledge-center\/combustible-dust\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not using the correct plasma cutting gas.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting a rough edge and having to spend a lot of time cleaning down after the job?<br>It may be that you aren&#8217;t using the right gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst most plasma cutting applications can be completed using compressed air, aluminium is a bit different.<br>The use of inert gases such as nitrogen will be highly beneficial. <br>Combinations for the very best cut finish and parts life include nitrogen\/CO2, nitrogen\/hydrogen, and argon hydrogen\/nitrogen for thicknesses over 1\/2&#8243;\/12.5mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many things you can consider &#8220;best practice&#8221;. <br>But if you avoid these 3 things when plasma cutting aluminium, it will give you a good foundation to go on and perfect your craft, while keeping safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Esprit-Lightning-HD-Packed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Esprit-Lightning-HD-Packed-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Esprit-Lightning-HD-Packed-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Esprit-Lightning-HD-Packed-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Esprit-Lightning-HD-Packed-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Esprit-Lightning-HD-Packed-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Esprit-Lightning-HD-Packed.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Used Esprit Lightning HD CNC plasma cutting table.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We have the largest stock of used and refurbished CNC plasma cutting machines in the World.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/profilecutting.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to view our current stock, available for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/support.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">delivery Worldwide<\/a>.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plasma cutting aluminium is a completely different ball game to steel. 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