What do I need to work on a stainless steel plate? Steel is one of the most useful metals in various industries. It is used in the automotive industry, to manufacture ships, trains, in the health sector, household appliances, tools, components, and much more. How to work steel plates? Such versatility has led to the emergence of various techniques. These techniques allow the steel plates to be worked to mold them to the needs of each industry, including bending, welding, drilling and cutting, techniques that make it possible to obtain shapes and sizes according to a specific project.
Steel plate cutting methods To apply cuts to the steel plate, several techniques can be automated or manual, and that will depend on the characteristics of the plate in terms of thickness or length. Here are mentioned four methods: Cutting with oxygen It is made using an oxyfuel torch, which is ideal for working on a very thick angle bar. This method is one of the oldest and is a low cost since the equipment, and all the material is very economical. Similarly, the process is quite simple. The cutting surfaces derived from this technique are smooth, with little waste on the edges, which is thanks to the preheating flame and the proper adjustment of the torch. Its use is recommended for plates thicker than 1 inch, and cuts can be made with several torches at the same time.