Determine the appropriate CNC metal cutting machine by processing needs and priorities (such as cutting quality, productivity, operating costs, profits and flexibility, etc.). Below is a quick definition of the top three metal cutting machine solutions and the processing scope.

CNC flame cutting generate enough heat to melt the steel through a chemical (exothermic) reaction between oxygen and steel, and uses gas to cut the molten steel into a slit. It is only suitable for cutting carbon steel, especially for cutting metal plates with a thickness of more than 80mm. Flame cutting is not very suitable for cutting stainless steel or aluminum.

CNC Plasma cutting machine uses high-temperature, conductive gases to cut through a variety of conductive materials. Plasma systems are suitable for cutting thicknesses ranging from standard to 80mm. At the same time, it is also suitable for ferrous and non-ferrous metal materials, and can cut rusted, sprayed or worn metals.

CNC Fiber Laser cutting machine uses a high-powered laser beam to heat, then melt and evaporate the material. Laser cutting is suitable for all types of metal materials, but the surface of the processed material must be good (no rust). Laser cutting is particularly suitable for cutting ultra-thin plates (from standard to 12mm) and can also be used to cut metal up to 1in thick. When using laser to cut thick metal plates, the operator needs to prepare a high-power laser and a cutting bed that can withstand thick metal plates.