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How a Plasma Cutter Works

 At Ohio Galvanized Tube, we provide many different types of fabrication services at our business. One of the processes in which we fabricate is through using a CNC Plasma Cutter that can help fabricate products very precisely and specifically to your needs as our consumer. However, plasma cutters may seem complicated to the naked eye, so let's take a look at how plasma cutting works and how it creates things so specifically.  Plasma cutters work by sending an arc of electricity through a small opening that is filled with gas. Sending this electric through heats the gas so much that it transitions to the 4th state of matter: plasma. Now at this time, the electric/plasma will transfer to the metal being worked on to complete the circuit. The high speeds at which the plasma exits the restricted nozzle of the torch forces the metal to be cut while the gas is sent around the cut area to shield around the plasma cut. Most of the time a pilot arc is used to initially generate the p...

Background of Ohio Galvanized Tube

 We, here at Ohio Galvanized Tube , have been providing high-quality products to our customers throughout the Midwest and East Coast since 1990 and we are proud to currently be a Direct Sales Representative for two separate tubing producers! Through these partnerships, we can continue providing top-of-the-line service and products to all of our customers current and future, no matter their tubing needs. Take a look at our producers below: Allied Tube & Conduit: We established our partnership with Allied over 20 years ago and have been happily delivering their products ever since. Allied supplies us with Raw, Pre-Galvanized, and In-Line Galvanized Steel Tube. This variety of products allows us to have whatever you might need for your project in stock when you require it. We represent Allied Tube & Conduit for our customers in Ohio, Western Pennslyvania, Kentucky and West Virginia so make sure to contact us for products if you are in our service areas!  Valmont Tubing: ...