Explain the categories of flame machine cutting, its advantages over manual methods, and name three types of machines in each category.

State the two categories that Flame machine cutting come under. a) Portable/Manual Flame Cutting Machines b) Automated/CNC Flame Cutting Machines

Give two advantages that Flame machine cutting has over manual Flame cutting. a) Increased accuracy and precision in cuts. b) Higher cutting speed and efficiency, leading to increased productivity.

Name three types of machine in each category. a) For Portable/Manual Flame Cutting Machines:

1. Portable straight-line cutting machine
2. Portable circle cutting machine
3. Portable profile cutting machine

b) For Automated/CNC Flame Cutting Machines:

1. Gantry-type CNC flame cutting machine
2. Cantilever-type CNC flame cutting machine
3. Robotic flame cutting system