The plasma cutting method uses heat from a high-temperature plasma electric arc to cut the steel parts. During the cutting processes, metal materials are melted and evaporated, and then plasma power erases the metal melting fusions. Plasma-cutting technology is used extensively in the steel and metal-cutting processes, especially when integrated with CNC plasma arc cutting.
Advantages of Plasma Cutting
- The ability to cut a variety of very thin, electrically conductive metals, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper up to 2 inches thick
- Greater cutting versatility, including stack cutting, beveling, shape cutting, gouging, and piercing of metals
- Precise cuts at faster speeds — plasma can cut thinner metals faster than oxy-fuel, with minimal material distortion.
- Plasma cuts with minimal slag for a smoother cut than oxy-fuel
- Greater ability to cut shaped metals, such as domes or tubes
- Lower cost with no preheating required, and greater ease of use
Plate Plasma Burning
With our state of the art Messer Titan II Plasma/Oxyfuel burning machine & our Messer Metalmaster Plus Plasma Machine, we are able to burn your custom plate requirements and fulfill your needs when YOU want it!!! We stock material from 16 gauge sheets to 4″ plate!! Need a CAD drawing?? Not to worry, our staff is ready to assist in creating an AutoCad drawing for you. Most drawings can be completed & processed plates can ready for next day service. You need it, we deliver it!!!!!
Plate/sheet cut capacities are on our Messer tables:
- 12ft wide x 32ft long
- 9ft wide x 45ft long
Pipe Plasma Cutting
Alongside our plate burning capabilities, DS Pipe & Steel Supply also offers precision pipe cutting with our powerful Watts Specialties W-604 6 Axis Plasma Pipe Cutter. This advanced CNC machine can cut and profile round pipe from 4″ to 60″ outer diameter with extreme accuracy and smooth beveled edges, thanks to its 6-axis carriage and 3D-Profile Plus software. With support for pipe weights up to 1,500 lbs. per foot and full job tracking, this machine helps eliminate prep work and boosts productivity for even the most complex projects. Whether you need nested cuts, bevels, or precise hole placements, our W-604 delivers results fast — saving you time, money, and materials.
Trust DS Pipe & Steel Supply for Complete Plasma Cutting Services
DS Pipe & Steel Supply is your one-stop source for advanced plasma cutting, including precision plate burning or custom pipe profiling. For steel plate, we rely on our state-of-the-art Messer Titan II Plasma/Oxy-Fuel Burning Machine and Messer Metalmaster Plus Plasma Machine to meet your custom requirements quickly and efficiently. The Titan II can cut steel up to 8” thick, while the MetalMaster can plasma up to 2” thick. Need a CAD drawing? Our experienced staff can create AutoCAD drawings for you, often with next-day turnaround on completed orders.
For pipe applications, our Watts Specialties W-604 6 Axis Plasma Pipe Cutter delivers powerful CNC precision on round pipe from 4″ to 60″ OD. Whether you’re working with flat plate or round pipe, DS Pipe & Steel Supply combines top-tier equipment and expert support to deliver fabrication solutions that save you time, money, and material. Contact us today to learn more about plasma cutting services.