When the time comes to cut some metal, you will have to choose between a few different methods. The method that you select should be based on the thickness, depth, and size of metal that you must cut. Make sure that the measurements that you take are precise and that you use a metal cutting machine that will cut the steel at precisely as possible. There are a number of great machines out there that will give you the desired results, so learn as much as possible about them before you begin.
Grinding
If you choose to use a grinder, you should have some pretty good results. This method is usually used when the metal must be completely smooth, since the grinder will take off the top layer of the metal. The end result is that you end up with a smooth piece of steel.
Flame Cutting
Those who need to cut steel to a specific shape might use a flame cutting method. This technique uses a highly concentrated flame, which burns as a temperature of approximately 3,500 Celsius. What you will do is place the flame over the steel at a certain location and the heat from the flame will eventually burn through the steel. This forces the steel to melt away, allowing you to shape the metal into your desired shape.
Drilling
Perhaps the most popular metal cutting machine is a drill, which uses both force and pressure to create a hole in the metal. The size of the hole that is created depends on the bit that is used and the amount of pressure that is applied. This method is so popular because you can create any size of hole that you need, since there are all sizes of bits available.
Turning
You can also use a machine to turn the metal object at a fast pace and then touch a sharp device on the surface of the metal. This, in turn, will cut the metal as the machine turns it. Once the metal has been cut, you can shape it. These machines are found in many shops all over the country because they provide a simple way to cut metal.
Kaufman Mfg. Co. manufactures a variety of drilling, boring, and hybrid machinery that are made to cut and shape metal.
