If you’re a small manufacturing business or work with raw materials, you may be considering an oxy-fuel cutter.

But what actually is oxy-fuel cutting, and is it right for your business?

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What is Oxy-Fuel Cutting?

It’s a process that has been used across the globe for over a century. However, despite cementing its place in history, it’s still a commonly used cutting technique today.

Oxy-fuel cutting combines fuel and oxygen to cut different materials, but mostly metals. The most commonly used fuel is acetylene, but other gases like natural gas, propylene, liquified petroleum, and hydrogen can also be used.…