3. Match Your Metal Type
Not every welding and cutting process works on every type of metal. The chart below will let you select the process that matches the metal in your application.
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Cutting Processes
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MIG |
Flux Cored |
Stick |
DC-TIG |
AC-TIG |
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DC-CAC |
AC-CAC |
>Plasma Cutters |
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| Stainless Steel |
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| Aluminum & Magnesium Alloys |
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| Cast Iron |
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| Titanium |
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| Copper, Brass |
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