How do you set up an oxy-acetylene welder?
How to Set Up an Oxy-Acetylene Torch
- Secure the oxygen and acetylene tanks in the torch cart.
- Remove the covers protecting the tank valves and attach the regulators to the valves.
- Attach the hoses to the regulators.
- Connect the other end of the hoses to the torch handle.
How much does an oxy-acetylene setup cost?
You will need a fuel cylinder and an oxygen cylinder to run an oxy-fuel system anytime, anywhere. Initial set up cost for a typical medium duty oxy-fuel system is $230 – $500.
What pressure should oxygen and acetylene be set at for welding?
The recommended setting for multi-hole cutting is the oxygen regulator at 40 psig with the acetylene regulator setting at 10 psig.
What gauge pressure should acetylene never be set above?
15 psi
Never use acetylene at pressures above 15 psi. Using acetylene at pressures in excess of 15 psi gauge pressure (or about 30 psi absolute pressure) is a hazardous practice.
How much does it cost to fill acetylene tank?
How much does an acetylene tank refill cost?
| Size of Tank (weight empty) | Price Quoted |
|---|---|
| MC-10 (7.5 pounds) | $35 |
| B-40 (23.5 pounds) | $40 |
| 60 (42 pounds) | $50 |
| 4 (72.5 pounds) | $75 |
Which is better plasma cutter or oxy-acetylene?
Plasma may be precise, but Oxy-Acetylene is far and away the most powerful cutting method. While plasma can cut materials up to a couple of inches, oxy-fuel can cut through materials that are up to two feet thick. Additionally, if you need to work with aluminum or stainless steel, plasma is your only option.
How far should acetylene valves be turned on?
An acetylene cylinder valve shall not be opened more than one and one-half turns of the spindle, and preferably no more than three-fourths of a turn.
Where should you keep your head when cutting welding?
Fumes are one of the more dangerous aspects of welding. Welding produces gases and fumes that can be hazardous to your health if ingested. With all welding, cutting and metal removal processes, you should keep your head out of the fume plume and use local exhaust and ventilation or individual respiratory equipment.
Can you store oxygen and acetylene together?
Oxygen cylinders shall not be stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near any other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or in an acetylene generator compartment.
What do you need to set up oxy acetylene?
Setting up Oxy Acetylene Kit is not rocket science, but it is important to do it correctly. Oxy Acetylene fittings consist of a concave Female sealing face on one component and a Male ball shaped sealing face on the other.
Which is better oxy acetylene or electric welding?
An Oxy-Acetylene outfit is portable, less expensive and more versatile than a electric welding set up. By using the proper tips, rods and fluxes, almost any metal can be welded, heated or cut using the Oxy-Acetylene process. There are many components that make up the Oxy-Acetylene outfit such as cylinders, regulators, hoses etc.
When did acetylene start to be used in welding?
It wasn’t until the late 1890’s when the gas Acetylene became available that gas welding developed into the process that we know today. Acetylene is a gas that is manufactured by mixing Calcium Carbide, ( a by-product of the electric furnace steel making process) with water.
What is the flame temperature of oxy acetylene?
Acetylene, when burned alone, can produce a flame temperature of about 4000 deg. F. With the addition of Oxygen a flame temperature in excess of 6000 deg. F. can be achieved, making Acetylene ideal for welding and cutting. An Oxy-Acetylene outfit is portable, less expensive and more versatile than a electric welding set up.