Oxy-Fuel Cutting Parameters Calculator

Calculate oxygen flow rate, cutting speed, preheat flame, and tip size for oxy-fuel cutting based on material thickness

Input Parameters

Results

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Cutting Oxygen Flow
cfh
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Cutting Speed
ipm
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Recommended Tip
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Estimated Cut Time
min
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Preheat Required
Note: Oxy-fuel cutting works on carbon/low-alloy steels only. Not suitable for stainless, aluminum, or non-ferrous metals.

Reference

Oxygen flow (cfh) ~ 10-20 x thickness(in) Speed (ipm) ~ 30 / sqrt(thickness) Preheat flame sized to material thickness Oxy-fuel limited to carbon and low-alloy steels