Materials we plasma cut
Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, Corten, galvanised sheet, Hardox, brass and copper: grades, thicknesses and what to expect from the cut edge.
Mild steel1–50 mm · S275, S355, S235Base plates, fin plates, gussets, brackets, stair stringers, machine plates and most fabricated steelwork.Stainless steel 3041–40 mm · 1.4301 (304), 1.4307 (304L)Food and catering equipment, kitchen and bar fittings, balustrade parts, brackets and covers.Stainless steel 3161–40 mm · 1.4401 (316), 1.4404 (316L)Marine fittings, pontoon parts, coastal balustrades, pool surrounds and chemical plant brackets.Aluminium1–40 mm · 5083, 6082, 1050Lightweight brackets, marine plates, vehicle and trailer parts, covers, signs and panels.Corten (weathering) steel1.5–30 mm · S355J2W, Corten AGarden edging, planters, screens, signs, fire pits and architectural cladding features.Pre-galvanised steel sheet0.7–3 mm · DX51D+Z275, DX51D+Z140Light brackets, covers, trays, ducting parts and flashings.Hardox wear plate3–40 mm · Hardox 400, Hardox 450, Hardox 500Bucket liners, cutting edges, chute and hopper liners, crusher and screen parts and skid plates.Brass1–12 mm · CZ108, CZ121House numbers, plaques, decorative panels and trim.Copper1–10 mm · C101, C106Busbars and earth plates, decorative panels and art.
Plate up to 50 mm thick in mild steel on tables up to 3,000 × 1,500 mm. Stainless and aluminium are best up to about 25 mm. Call to confirm anything thicker or unusual. See cutting speeds and amperage for every thickness.