Plasma cutting
What gas does plasma cutting use?
Quick answer
Plasma cutting uses compressed air (most units).
Gas or shielding detail
Flow rates for plasma cutting: compressed air (most units). Compressed air is both the plasma gas and the shield for most units — another reason plasma is the cheapest cutting process to run. A drier on the airline protects consumables.
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