What are the different methods of metal cutting?

There are several different methods of metal cutting, each with its own advantages and limitations. One commonly used method is traditional sawing, where a saw blade with teeth cuts through the metal. Another method is shearing, where a high-pressure shear tool is used to cut the metal along a straight line. Laser cutting is a popular method that uses a concentrated beam of light to melt or burn through the metal. Plasma cutting involves an electrically conductive gas being blown at high speeds to cut through the metal. Waterjet cutting uses a high-pressure stream of water mixed with abrasive particles to erode the metal. These different methods offer varying levels of precision, speed, and suitability for different metal types and thicknesses.

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