The plasma machine will cut metal up to ½". Pioneer Metal Worx has expanded with the purchase of a plasma cutter. Any shape can be programmed into the unit's computerized control pad. A few examples of these shapes, click here. Pioneer keeps an extensive library of shapes that our customers may use or we can have items easily programmed into the CAD. Waste is kept to a minimal because the computer will automatically calculate the most efficient way of nesting and cutting each item, saving the customer money.