Plasma VS Laser, Pro’s and Con’s
Low cost of initial purchase
Simple to operate
Only needs compressed air
Lower cost to run
Ability to cut rusty or painted materials
Lower accuracy than laser
Tapered holes and edges
Messy with water tables
More post-cut cleanup required
Large kerf width
Not good with fine details
Not good with ultra thin material
Accuracy down to ±0.005’’ repeatability
Super fast rapids and accelleration
Dross free results
Minimal post-cut cleanup
Fast and sensitive height control
High cost of initial purchase
Takes up more space
More complex
Required O2 and N2 assist gas
More expensive to operate
More attention to detail with micro joints
Will not cut rusty or painted materials