CUTTING 1/4’' STEEL WITH XTOOL METAL FAB WHAT I LEARNED

Cutting 1/4” steel with the xTool MetalFab sounds simple… until you actually try it. In this video, I put the machine to the test and share everything I learned the hard way — from dialing in the right settings to dealing with heat, slag, and cut quality. If you’re thinking about pushing your xTool MetalFab to thicker materials, this is a must-watch before you waste time and material. I break down: Real-world settings that actually work What happens at 100% power vs optimized passes Tips to avoid overheating and failed cuts Oxygen, nozzle setup, and why it matters Mistakes I made (so you don’t have to) Whether you're cutting for fabrication, art, or building custom pieces, this video will help you get cleaner cuts and better results out of your machine. If you’re serious about leveling up your metal fabrication game, this is where things start getting real. 🔥 Stick around to the end — the results might surprise you.