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Choosing Between Plasma Cutting and Oxy-fuel Systems

What are the advantages and disadvantages of oxy-fuel torches vs. plasma cutting systems? Learn more about how to choose the right one for your needs.
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Oxy-Acetylene Welding 101

Welding is a fundamental skill needed for many truck modifications and repairs. Once a person can cut metal and join parts by welding, an entire universe of possibilities will open for you. This is the start of a four-part series, which will give an overview of the most popular cutting and welding processes.
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8 Tips for Using a Plasma Cutter in Custom Car Builds

Ensure proper plasma cutter settings with a sample cut and use faster travel speeds for cleaner cuts. Read more plasma cutting tips.
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Farm Repairs Call for Versatile Welding and Power Solutions

Completing necessary maintenance, repairs or modifications can help reduce costly downtime caused by equipment breakdowns when they are most inconvenient.
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How to Optimize Plasma Cutter Performance

Learn the best practices that will improve your plasma cutting skills, regardless of material or thickness.
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Making Motorcycle Gas Tanks

Industry pro Ron Covell discusses the design and fabrication of a custom gas tank for a new bike from Crime Scene Choppers.
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Tech Tips For Better Plasma Cutting

Learn the basics of plasma cutting and explore such topics as set-up, operation, and application considerations for Miller's Spectrum® plasma cutters.
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Plasma Cutting Safety Makes Sense

Plasma cutting is easy and extremely efficient, but is not without its hazards: electricity, gas, ultraviolet light, etc. This article details a few key safety factors to consider before striking an arc.
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Making the Cut: Plasma Cutting For Home Repair and Hobby

Learn how to select and operate a plasma cutter for a variety of DIY projects.
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How to Identify an Oxy-Fuel Torch Backfire and Shutdown

Watch these step by step instructions to learn how to identify the properties that can create a sustained backfire in an oxy-fuel torch and how to shutdown your oxy-fuel system in case of a sustained backfire.

How To Light, Set and Extinguish an Oxy-Fuel Torch Flame

Watch these step by step instructions to learn how to safely light, set and extinguish and oxy-fuel torch flame.

Graf-Tite™ Soft Seat Tip Proper Seating

The graf-tite™ soft seat tip design by Miller® | Smith® makes changing tips faster and easier as it conforms to imperfect surfaces.

Easy Oxy-Fuel Tip Cleaning

Hand Tighten Oxy-Fuel Torch Attachments

Miller® | Smith® makes it easy to change torch attachments. Only needing to hand tighten the attachment, torch attachments are quickly changed with no wrench required.

How to Prevent Reverse Flow in an Oxy-Fuel Torch

Watch these step by step instructions to learn how to prevent reverse flow in your oxy fuel torch which could lead to a flashback.

Bending Rebar with an Oxy-Fuel Heating Tip

360 Degree Torch Attachment Turn

How To Safely Setup an Oxy-Fuel Torch Outfit

Watch these step by step instructions to learn how to safely setup an oxy-fuel torch outfit before using.

Graf-Tite™ Soft Seat Tip Change

The graf-tite™ soft seat tip design by Miller® | Smith® makes changing tips faster and easier as it conforms to imperfect surfaces.

Removing a Ball Hitch with an Oxy-Fuel Heating Tip

Watch the Miller® | Smith® Toughcut™ torch in action as it removes a ball hitch using a heating tip.

Plasma vs. Oxy-Fuel: Which Metal Cutting Option Is Right for You?

Plasma vs. Oxy-Fuel: Which metal cutting option is right for you? This discussion covers all angles on the question for metal cutting in different applications.

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