Torch Cutting Manufacturers

Torch cutting or flame cutting means the cutting of thick blanks by the use of an acetylene torch. In operation, the torch heats the metal under its flame tip until it melts. Compressed air then blows the molten metal out, forming a narrow channel called the kerf. The width of the kerf ranges from 5/64 inch to 1/8 inch depending upon stock thickness and the speed of the torch. For producing thick blanks in quantity, a template guides the torch by means of a pantograph. Flame cutting is employed for cutting blanks ranging from ¼ to 1 inch or more in thickness.