glossary

An angled edge preparation.

The angle formed between the cut surface and a theoretical plane perpendicular to the plate surface. Plasma arc cutting tends to remove more metal from the top than from the bottom, producing a cut angle. (Also referred to as cut angle).

A plasma arc cutting technique that uses a tilted torch to produce an angle on the edge of parts being cut.

A type of groove weld.

An alloy composed of two elements.