What Are the Different Types of Plate Cutting?

Plate cutting is a fundamental process in metal fabrication, crucial for various industries from construction to automotive. There are several cutting methods available—laser cutting for high precision, plasma cutting for speed, flame cutting for thick plates, and waterjet cutting for versatility without heat distortion. Each method serves different needs based on material type, thickness, and tolerance. At NewHope, we provide advanced plate cutting equipment and customized solutions to ensure superior edge quality, efficiency, and consistency. 

1. Single-platform metal laser cutting machine

Features: It uses a single fixed workbench, has a simple structure, occupies a small area, and is suitable for processing small and medium-sized plates (such as 1.5m×3m).

Advantages: Low equipment cost, convenient operation, simple maintenance, suitable for small batch, single specification plate cutting, such as small hardware and thin plate accessories production.

2.Exchange platform metal laser cutting machine

Features: Equipped with two worktables that can work alternately. When one worktable is cutting, the other can load and unload materials synchronously.

Advantages: Greatly reduce standby time, increase cutting efficiency by 30%-50%, suitable for medium-volume continuous production, such as batch processing of furniture metal frames and electrical appliance shells.

3. Ground rail gantry metal laser cutting machine:

Features: It adopts a ground track structure, and the gantry moves along the ground track, which can process ultra-large plate materials (such as 6m×12m, 2.5m*30m, etc.).

Advantages: Strong load-bearing capacity, suitable for cutting thick plates (10-50mm) and large components, such as ship steel plates and large equipment bases, with high processing stability and accuracy of ±0.1mm.

4.Plate and tube integrated metal laser cutting machine:

Features: Integrated plate cutting and pipe cutting functions, compatible with various profiles such as flat plates, round tubes, square tubes, etc.

Advantages: One machine for multiple uses, saving equipment investment and site space, suitable for diversified processing scenarios, such as stair handrails (tubes + plate connectors) and shelves (plates + support pipes) production.

5. Fully enclosed exchange platform metal laser cutting machine

Features: The workbench adopts a fully enclosed protective structure and is equipped with an exchange platform design, so smoke and noise can be controlled during cutting.

Advantages: Good environmental protection, in line with high clean production requirements (such as food equipment and medical device processing), while taking into account the high efficiency of the exchange platform, safety and efficiency coexist.

Choosing the right plate cutting technology depends on multiple factors—material hardness, project scale, cutting speed, and budget. Whether you are cutting stainless steel, carbon steel, or aluminum plates, NewHope has a range of cutting machines designed for durability, accuracy, and industrial-grade performance. With years of experience in CNC cutting systems, we help clients reduce production costs while maintaining the highest quality standards. From entry-level models to automated production lines, our machines are trusted worldwide.

Ready to upgrade your plate cutting capabilities? Request a free quote or technical consultation with NewHope now.