Cutting

Kjellberg plasma cutting technologies

Plasma cutting is a thermal fusion cutting process. A constricted electric arc melts the material and drives it out of the kerf. For more than 60 years, Kjellberg Finsterwalde has developed plasma cutting technique and has constantly improved the possibilties of this separating process by developing the most diverse, partly patented technologies. It is the objective of this research and development work to optimise the quality of the cutting results, the cutting speed but also the costs and working conditions for users.

Contour Cut cutting sample gear wheel
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Contour Cut

Cutting of small contours and holes in mild steel in top quality

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HiFinox, Ar/H2 Mix & N2

Very good results for plasma cutting of stainless steel and aluminium

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ProPierce

Increase of the maximum piercing capacity for mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium

Silent Cut
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Silent Cut

Cutting of mild steel with reduced sound pressure level

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HotWire

Indirect plasma cutting of gratings and other interrupted structures

HiFocus neo Box
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HiFocus neo

Optimised cutting technology for reduced process costs

Cutting applications

In the industrial sector, plasma cutting is one of the most important separating processes because it can be used flexibly for 2D and 3D cutting. However, the possibilites lie well beyond simple straight cuts - also for nonconductive or interrupted materials. The most important application possibilities will be introduced here.

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Bevel cutting

Cutting true-to-size and reproducible bevels by means of extensive cutting data and special torch technique

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Holes

Cutting precise holes with the right know-how

Markieren Kerben Körnen mit Plasma
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Marking

Highest quality for marking, notching and punching without torch change

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Gratings

Indirect plasma cutting (HotWire) of gratings and other interrupted structures

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Plasma gouging

Process for removing surface defects or for preparation of back-welding

Cutting process underwater plasma cutting
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Underwater Plasma Cutting

Plasma cutting under the water surface

Cutting processes

Although users increasingly choose plasma cutting, there are of course other alternatives, too. These include oxy-fuel and laser cutting, both being likewise thermal separation methods, but also water jet cutting which does not have a thermal influence on the material. Generally it can be said that each method has its right to exist because the demands on the separation method depend on the individual cutting task. Economic aspects, too, should not be overlooked. In the following you will find a detailed explanation of the different cutting processes.

Plasma cutting process with Contour Cut technology
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Plasma cutting

Thermal fusion cutting method with constricted arc

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Laser cutting

Thermal separating process for acute-angled geometric shapes and complex component contours

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Plasma vs. Laser

Process comparison:
What are the differences between plasma and laser cutting?

Brennschneiden
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Oxy-fuel cutting

Thermal separating process for medium-sized to thick sheets

Wasserstrahlschneiden
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Water-jet cutting

Non-thermal cutting process for almost all conductive and non-conductive material types