Cutting machines are categorized by the material being cut, into metal cutting machines and non-metal cutting machines.
Non-metal cutting machines are categorized into flame cutting machines, plasma cutting machines, laser cutting machines, and water jet cutting machines.
Metal cutting machines are primarily knife-type cutting machines.
Cutting machines are categorized by their control method into CNC cutting machines and manual cutting machines.
CNC cutting machines use a digital program to drive the machine tool. As the machine tool moves, the accompanying cutting tool cuts the object. This type of mechatronic cutting machine is called a CNC cutting machine.
Laser cutting machines are the most efficient, offer the highest cutting accuracy, and generally cut smaller thicknesses. Plasma cutting machines also offer high cutting speeds and can cut with a certain degree of slope. Flame cutting machines are designed for thicker carbon steel materials.
