MDP Precision is an expert in Plasma Arc Welding (PAW), delivering the highest precision and quality. Leveraging advanced technology, our welds are exceptionally clean, durable, and aesthetically pleasing, making them ideal for demanding industries such as aerospace, medical, and chemical.
Plasma Arc Welding (PAW) offers several key advantages, making it a preferred choice in industries requiring high precision and weld quality. Below are the primary benefits of this method:
HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ENERGY DENSITY
The arc temperature reaches approximately 20,000°C, enabling rapid and efficient metal melting, resulting in high-quality welds.
PRECISION AND CONTROL
The focused arc allows precise control over penetration depth and weld width, critical for high-precision applications.
WELDING SPEED
PAW can achieve welding speeds 40–80% higher than TIG, enhancing production efficiency.
MINIMAL DISTORTION
Plasma welding produces welds with minimal material distortion, particularly important for heat-sensitive materials.
SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS
PAW is widely used in aerospace, space, and medical device manufacturing, where superior quality and precision are paramount.
REDUCED SENSITIVITY TO ARC LENGTH VARIATIONS
Compared to TIG, PAW is less sensitive to changes in arc length, simplifying the welding process and reducing the risk of errors.
Trust MDP Precision’s expertise and professionalism in PAW and metal machining. Contact us today to discuss your project details!
Our experience and services
Our company has extensive experience in welding services, including PAW. We employ highly skilled welders and state-of-the-art equipment, enabling us to deliver projects with exceptional quality and precision. Our services cover welding in various positions and material groups, adhering to stringent safety and quality standards.
Advantages of partnering with us
HIGH QUALITY
Our welds are characterized by superior strength and durability, ensuring long-lasting performance.
ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION
Our expertise in robotic welding enhances production efficiency and consistency.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS
We offer a flexible approach, adapting to the specific needs of our partners.
Frequently asked questions about plasma arc welding
PAW and TIG both use a tungsten electrode and shielding gas, but PAW generates a plasma arc with a higher temperature (20,000 °C vs. about 6,000 °C in TIG) and greater energy density. PAW penetrates the material more deeply in a single pass, is 40–80% faster, and is less sensitive to changes in arc length. TIG is simpler and cheaper to operate; PAW is more efficient on thicker materials.
We use plasma welding in the aerospace and space industries (critical structural components), medical industry (devices requiring the highest weld cleanliness), chemical industry (corrosion-resistant tanks and pipelines), and wherever high precision is required without sacrificing production throughput.
PAW combines TIG-level precision with significantly higher productivity: welding speed is 40–80% higher than with TIG. The concentrated arc provides deep penetration (3–15 mm in a single pass), minimal thermal distortion, and lower sensitivity to changes in arc length. The welds are clean, durable, and aesthetic.
Plasma Arc Welding (PAW, method 15) uses a concentrated electric arc between a tungsten electrode and the base material. The plasma arc reaches a temperature of about 20,000 °C and is focused into a narrow beam, providing deep penetration, precise control, and minimal material distortion.
