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Oxy-Acetylene Welding
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Type of process: oxy-acetylene welding

Fusion joining process

Two gases used in oxy-acetylene welding

Acetylene and pure oxygen

Material of filler rod

Same as parent metal

Neutral flame temp at inner cone tip

3300°C3300°C

Neutral flame colour & use

Bright blue; for mild steel welding

Oxidising flame: excess gas & use

Excess oxygen; for copper, bronze, brass

Carburising flame: excess gas & use

Excess acetylene; for aluminium/stainless steel

Flash back arrestor function

Prevent flames travelling back through hoses

Oxygen equipment colour

Blue

Acetylene equipment colour

Red

How is acetylene stored?

Dissolved in acetone

Why is acetylene dissolved in acetone?

Pure compressed acetylene would explode

Thread direction for oxygen attachments

Right-hand threads

Thread direction for acetylene attachments

Left-hand threads

Essential eye protection for oxy-acetylene welding

Welding goggles with appropriate filter lenses

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