REAL-TIME CONTROL OF THE PLASMA ARC CUTTING PROCESS BY USING INTENSITY MEASUREMENTS OF EJECTED PLASMA

In the plasma arc cutting process, faster cutting speeds are achievable on up to 1in (25mm) thick plates when compared oxy-fuel gas cutting, since the plasma arc supplies a high energy density. In-process monitoring and control could be used to improve cut quality. Plasma cutting quality can be evaluated using various parameters. In this study, the cut thickness and dross attached at the bottom cut edge were considered for the process evaluation.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Welding J, v 70 n 2, Feb 1991, p 43-s [6 p, 9 ref, 9 fig]
• Authors:
  • Yun
  • K-M Na
  • S-J
• Publication Date: 1991

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Numerical control
• Old TRIS Terms: Arc cutting; Plasma techniques
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00700290
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM