The short answer is yes, you can plasma cut fence panels. In this article, we’ll discuss hypertherm plasma cutters from Cyrious Metal Works and how you can use them in this manner. 

Why Go This Route? 

A plasma cutting machine superheats a stream of pressurized gas like oxygen, argon, or nitrogen. It does this by sending an electrical current through the gas. This ionizes the flow and turns it into a plasma arc. 

It’s capable of cutting through any electrically conductive metal like steel and aluminum. It can perform fine decorative work as well as rough cutting. However, there are limitations. The thicker the material, the more waste there is likely to be. Therefore, you want to stick to thinner metals when making panels. 

That said, you can always create an inset for a standard fence which gives your clients the opportunity to customize their look completely.

The Benefits of Plasma Cutting Fence Panels

These machines are expensive to start off with but they soon prove their worth. The benefits include:

• They’ll cut through stainless steel, aluminum, and alloys. As long as it can hold an electrical current, you can cut it. 
• Plasma cutters can chop up rusted sheets, fatigued metal stacks, and even a painted surface.
• You generally use compressed air, which makes it an economical process.
• You can cut thick steel and other materials cleanly and quickly.
• The machines are easy to use and master. 
• You can make blunt cuts or patterns which is ideal for plasma cut fence panels.
• You have a small heat-affected zone.
• The machine will easily cut metals between two and six inches.
• The process creates a clean cut with little slag.
• You don’t need to preheat the material as you do with an oxy-fuel system.
• You can get portable units.

Why Plasma Cutting Is an Excellent Choice for Fence Panels

Fence panels don’t have to be boring. Many property owners are looking for something with more flair and a unique touch. A company that can design custom panels and boasts good durability has a winning formula.

You can create the design, load it up on the cutting program, and leave the rest to the machine. You don’t even need to worry about moving the sheet, as the system does that for you. Plasma cutters offer an excellent way to bring custom designs to the forefront. 

For example, a business owner might want to incorporate their logo or name into the panels or a homeowner might want a decorative touch that also improves privacy. All you need to do is to match the right material to the project. 

What’s more, you can use the scraps from larger projects to minimize waste. There’s a large market for custom features as property owners vie to improve curb appeal. 

Speak to the Professionals Today!

Do you want to know more about plasma cut fence panels? Or do you have another question like, ‘How good are these machines at cutting rusty metal?” Cyrious Metal Works has the answers. Call us at 903-345-1841 to schedule your free consultation today.