WELD
WELD
Weld.com
Cutting Thick Steel: What Actually Changes When the Plate Gets Massive
21 minutes Posted Mar 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
0:00
21:27
Download MP3
Show notes

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Chuck Faught from Flametech Scorpion about what it really takes to cut thick metal with oxy-fuel equipment. Using Chuck’s flame-covered torch throne as the backdrop, they break down the differences between torch styles, how oxygen flow affects cutting capacity, when to use long torches, and why fuel gas choice matters more than most people think. They also get into flashback arrestors, hose restrictions, and safety considerations that can directly affect cut quality in the field.


Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20

Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtc 


Connect with Chuck Faught 

Instagram: @lucky_chuckie https://www.instagram.com/lucky_chuckie/ 

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/chuck-faught-26431480/ 

Flametech Scorpion: @flametech_scorpion https://www.instagram.com/flametech_scorpion/ 

Website: https://flametechnologies.com/ 


Connect with Beau Wigington

Instagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding 

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington 

 E-mail: [email protected]