Plasma cutter or welding torch?

I have a small metal fabrication shop and in the past we have used a welding torch to cut sheets of metal. However, I have been told a plasma cutter is far more accurate than a welding torch. Whats the story?

A plasma cutter is definitely more accurate at cutting than a welding torch. It just depends on the level of accuracy you need. If you are just rough cutting metal to throw in a recycle bin, then a welding torch is fine. If you need much more precise cutting and do not want to damage the surrounding metal, a plasma cutter is the way to go. The reason is a plasma cutter employs a stream of inert gas with a very high voltage charge. When the charge arcs through the stream, the gas is ionized and produces plasma. Plasma is able the easily cut through metal and a very confined area. This means the effect on the surrounding metal is minimized. Unlike a welding torch which is not as precise.