The plasma and laser cutting processes are two of the most common thermal cutting processes used in manufacturing and fabrication. Both utilize incredibly high temperatures to melt and cut through metal but use different methods to generate that heat. Understanding the differences between these two processes can help determine which is better suited for a particular application. How Plasma Cutting Works Plasma cutting service uses a compressed gas, usually compressed air, to create a very high-temperature plasma arc that melts and cuts through metal. Inside the plasma torch, a spark is generated, which ionizes the compressed gas into plasma. This plasma exits the torch at very high speeds, up to the speed of sound, and at extremely high temperatures, around 20,000°F or higher. The plasma arc is constricted and focused by a small orifice in the plasma torch nozzle. As the superheated plasma jet contacts the workpiece, it melts the metal into a liquid state which is then blown away by t
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