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Oxy-fuel cutting is mainly used on which kind of metal?

Ferrous metals such as carbon steel.

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  1. Ferrous metals, like carbon steel ✔
  2. Aluminum
  3. Copper and brass

Why: The oxygen jet reacts with the iron in carbon steel to cut it. Miller says oxy-fuel is generally not used on cast iron, aluminum or stainless steel.

Huh, didn't know that: Oxy-fuel can cut steel 6 to 12 inches thick, and some systems cut over 20 inches.

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Answer: Ferrous metals, like carbon steel. The oxygen jet reacts with the iron in carbon steel to cut it. Miller says oxy-fuel is generally not used on cast iron, aluminum or stainless steel.

  1. Choosing Between Oxy-Fuel and Plasma Cutting (Miller) www.millerwelds.com/resources/article-library/choosing-between-oxy-fuel-and-plasma-cutting-systems
    cutting only ferrous metals or those containing iron
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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