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Oxygen and acetylene. A cutting head for an oxy-acetelyne torch has a trigger with greatly increases the oxygen in the mixture when activated. To cut, the excess oxygen in the flame basically burns the metal away.

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Compressed air, Argon, Nitrogen , Argon + Hydrogen ( 65%+35%) gas is used as plasma gas based on metals and quality requirements.

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What is the purpose of plasma cutting?

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Where can I find the course related to plasma cutting?

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Is plasma a gas with an electrical charge?

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