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  1. #1
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    Can anodized Aluminum be plasma cut

    Looking to do some CnC plasma cuts on some anodized Aluminum, but before I get into it, how well does it cut. Will it cut ok or will it destory the anodization? If it does cut ok, the immediate area around the cut, does that come out looking ok? Any help in this will be greatly appreciated, thanks for your time.

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    I would not recommend cutting anodized parts. It can be done, but it is going to look like hell. Your edge quality will be slightly better than horrible, and you're going to burn away at least 1/8 of the color away from your cut path.

    I would suggest cutting the parts first.......then anodize them.

    Just my 2 cents, hope that helps ya.

    Mike

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    1/8"....whoops forgot the "

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    Thanks Mike, that is exactly what I figured. I just wanted to hear from somebody that actually knew.

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