Sheetcam Hot Crack Better Now

When a torch finishes a closed loop (like a circle), it often leaves a small "divot" or a localized hot spot where the start and end meet. This is a prime location for a crack to propagate.

While often associated with the welding process, hot cracking in the context of SheetCam and CNC plasma cutting refers to the structural failure or "tearing" of the metal during or immediately after the thermal cycle of the cut. sheetcam hot crack

Remember: the goal is to get in, cut the metal, and get out before the heat has a chance to ruin the molecular integrity of your edge. When a torch finishes a closed loop (like