Plasma cutter

[poddo]

Has anyone tried cutting thin-ish aluminum alloy with a plasma cutter? (for a case window)

My Dad has one, but I wasn't sure if it would work cleanly and I don't want to waste my 100 dollar case if it won't look right.

 

[Moose777]

I believe a plasma cutter would melt the aluminum, I'm not sure though as I don't work with metal too often.

 

[poddo]

Thanks. I found here that it should be able to cut it, but im not interested in the risk. I'll just use a jig saw.

 

[SarverSystems]

Fir thin metal, just use some hand tools, or small power tools, like a jigsaw as you intend to use.

A plasma cutter is waaay overkill for that.

 

[SpangeMonkee]

deffinately overkill, plus it doesn't leave a very clean edge. you'd have to grind it down to get it straight. jgsaw is the way to go.