Thermal Cutting
Thermal cutting is a manufacturing process that uses heat to cut through materials, primarily metals, by melting, burning, or vaporizing them. It is widely used in industries such as construction, automotive, and shipbuilding for precise and efficient material shaping. Common methods include oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, and laser cutting, each suited to different materials and thicknesses.
Developers should learn about thermal cutting when working on projects involving hardware prototyping, robotics, or industrial automation, as it enables custom metal part fabrication. It is essential for creating enclosures, frames, or structural components in embedded systems, IoT devices, or mechanical engineering applications. Understanding thermal cutting helps in designing for manufacturability and collaborating with fabrication teams.