What is Pug Cutting?
A pug machine is a track-mounted, motorised oxy-fuel (flame) cutting unit. The torch travels along a rail or guide, producing consistent straight cuts (and simple curves with circular guides) across large MS plates. It's faster and cheaper than manual gas cutting and is widely used in steel fabrication and shipbuilding industries.
At Dee Kay Traders, we use pug cutting for large-volume plate cutting jobs where CNC plasma precision isn't required — saving you cost while maintaining production output.
Service Specifications
| Process | Track-guided Oxy-Fuel (Pug Cutter) |
|---|---|
| Material | Mild Steel (MS) Plates |
| Cut Type | Straight lines, right angles, simple shapes |
| Best For | Production-volume plate cutting |
| Material Source | Our stock or customer-supplied |
| Tolerance | ±2—4mm (lower than CNC plasma) |
When to choose Pug over CNC: When dimensional precision is ±2—4mm acceptable, and you need high volume at lower cost. For tight tolerances or complex profiles, CNC plasma is recommended.