Plasma cutting

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Plasma cutting is a process that cuts through electrically conductive materials by means of an accelerated jet of hot plasma (electric arc). Typical materials cut with a plasma torch include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and copper, although other conductive metals may be cut as well.

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