{"podcast":{"title":"WELD","slug":"weld-3832015","podcast_index_feed_id":3832015,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/56a6df3c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.weld.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/14437767/14437767-1755264467747-d098ddd100ba2.jpg","author":"Weld.com","episode_count":250,"summary":"WELD is the show that opens real doors in the welding world. From first arc to six-figure specialty work, host Beau Wigington talks with industry professionals as they share wins, mistakes, and the various pathways available in the welding industry. Whether you are in school or on the tools, guests will share practical steps, safety-first habits, and career plays to help you master the trade. MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, pipe, fabrication, repair, inspection, and business growth all live here. New episodes each week.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-23T04:17:34.443660+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015"},"episode":{"title":"Cutting Thick Steel: What Actually Changes When the Plate Gets Massive","slug":"cutting-thick-steel-what-actually-changes-when-the-plate-gets-massive","published_at":"2026-03-30T16:00:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015/cutting-thick-steel-what-actually-changes-when-the-plate-gets-massive","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/welddotcom/episodes/Cutting-Thick-Steel-What-Actually-Changes-When-the-Plate-Gets-Massive-e3h60s3","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/56a6df3c/podcast/play/117686595/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-30%2F421047682-44100-2-1a5532b8c853.m4a","summary":"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: beauw@weld.com","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1287,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/weld-3832015/episodes/cutting-thick-steel-what-actually-changes-when-the-plate-gets-massive/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015/cutting-thick-steel-what-actually-changes-when-the-plate-gets-massive.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}