Laser & Plasma Cutting
The plasma cutting process is a very cost effective method of high speed cutting metals of 1" or less thickness. Rimrock has delivered robotic plasma cutting cells that cut thick wall channel steel, thin wall tubing, and formed sheet metal shapes. Rimrock also supplies the peripheral equipment to manage the smoke and fumes generated by the process.
When plasma cutting, normally one side of the cut will be square and one side will have a slight bevel depending on the cut direction. Rimrock's robotic plasma cutting systems compensate by optimizing torch angles to get the highest quality cut on the 3 dimensional objects, around curves, and without preheating to pierce.
Laser cutting is optimal for thin gauge material where high precision is required. Laser cutting is similar to plasma cutting except that the cuts are more intricate, accurate, and the heat affected area is smaller. Rimrock-Wolf Robotics has a considerable lead in the integration of laser cutting with robotics using fiber optics and continually works with major manufacturers to develop the process further.
Laser Cutting Process Traits
- High precision cuts of thin gauge materials (metals/plastics/fabrics/etc.)
- Cuts where traditional methods create distortions
- High throughput cutting processes
Ideal Metals
- Mild steel
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
- Copper
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