Cut quality is acceptable on most materials, although some surface nitriting can occur on carbon steel, and some oxidation can occur on aluminum and stainless steel. This gas, when used in conjunction with Water Injection, produces the best cut qualities on aluminum and stainless steel. Good cut quality can be expected with dual gas on stainless and aluminum. Cut quality on most carbon steels is marginal due to surface nitriting and dross formation. Consumable parts life is excellent.
Consumable life is excellent.
Oxygen is used for best cut quality on carbon steels. The cut edges are nitrite free, allowing good weldability, formability, and machinability. Consumable parts life, until recently, was marginally acceptable. Oxygen Plasma Technology Oxygen plasma has long been known for its excellent cut quality combined with speeds approximately six times those of oxyfuel cutting for carbon steel applications. Fortunately, technology advances in the plasma cutting industry have dramatically improved electrode life without affecting other aspects of the process.