Oxyfuel Cutting Tech Cell

Welcome to the Oxyfuel Cutting Tech Cell. Here you will find information on oxyfuel cutting equipment, cutting gases, and cutting tips.

The X's and O's of oxyfuel

If properly used and well-maintained, this equipment can cut, heat, and weld metals safely. But damaged, worn, or improperly handled equipment can lead to safety hazards such as fire and explosions that can cause serious injury or death. To know how to handle and care for the equipment and devices found in oxyfuel cutting and welding, you have to first be familiar with them and the kind of care...

The importance of exercising oxyfuel welding safety

To ensure safe oxyfuel welding and cutting, equipment manufacturers design torches with safeguards. However, nothing takes the place of the welder's knowledge and attention to safe practices. This article discusses common oxyfuel hazards and how to avoid them.

Select a torch tip when using oxyfuel

Safety: The burning issue in oxyfuel torch use

While flashback arrestors help prevent backfires and flashbacks in oxyfuel torches, no device replaces the necessity for safe operating practices and properly maintained oxyfuel torch equipment.

Practicing safe oxyfuel cutting

This article provides tips for safe oxyfuel cutting and welding. It offers specific practices for using cylinder valves, regulators, hoses, tips, and torches.

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Servo drive system for plasma, oxyfuel cutting introduced

Dynatorch has introduced its XLR8 CNC motion control system with integrated arc voltage torch height control for plasma and oxyfuel cutting. Utilizing the company's proprietary software, the system is designed for increased torque and faster communications for enhanced detail and smooth...

Servo drive system for plasma, oxyfuel cutting introduced

Dynatorch has introduced its XLR8 CNC motion control system with integrated arc voltage torch height control for plasma and oxyfuel cutting. Utilizing the company's proprietary software, the system is designed for increased torque and faster communications for enhanced detail and smooth...

Plasma, oxyfuel machine designed for cutting over large working areas

ESAB Cutting Systems has introduced the Sabre DXG heavy-duty cutting machine for high-production plasma and oxyfuel cutting over large working areas. The modular machine features a high-stiffness welded beam assembly with dual linear ways, digital AC drives, and heavy-duty gearboxes. The...

Regulator, outfit design, packaging changed

Thermadyne® Industries' Victor® brand has made changes to the design and package of its CutSkill® series 250 (medium-duty) and 350 (heavy-/medium-duty) regulators and outfits. New features include color-coded knobs that identify gas type, a fabric-reinforced neoprene diaphragm, a...

Straight-line track cutting system available in plasma and oxyfuel configurations

The Glider straight-line track cutting system from C&G Systems is available in plasma or oxyfuel configurations. It cuts up to 4.5-in.-thick plate with an oxyfuel torch and up to 1.25-in.-thick plate with a plasma power source up to 100 amps. The small, portable unit is suitable for use on...

Heavy-duty kit introduced for hand-held oxyfuel cutting, heating

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the OXWELD® Trade Master GT II, an extra-heavy-duty outfit for hand-held oxyfuel cutting and heating. The kit comprises a toolbox containing three cutting tips and one heating head, as well as a torch and regulators. The outfit has a standard...