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on 8/19/2008 OXYGEN ACETYLENE WELDING & CUTTING EQUIPMENT

Introduction:
The oxy-acetylene torch can be used for various tasks. It can be used for cutting steel, welding steel, brazing and for heating metal. The oxy-acetylene torch is a safe tool if used properly. However, if it is used incorrectly, serious injury can occur to you and the equipment. Understanding and utilizing the safety procedures are required to be able to operate this tool in the Metal shop. The main parts that make up the oxygen acetylene equipment are:

• Cylinders
o Oxygen
o Acetylene
• Regulators
• Hoses
• Welding attachment
• Cutting attachment

Oxygen acetylene welding is also commonly referred to as Oxy-Acetylene.

CYLINDERS:
The oxygen and acetylene cylinders are designed to hold high-pressure gases. There are some important things to remember when using these cylinders:

• Cylinders must always be st

on 6/27/2008 Hello mr agbasinillo
I have a new Ac/Ox small portable set bought today.
I need to Solder/Weld SS SUS304 pieces for a project I am working on as hobby. But I have no clue how to operate the Ac/Ox. No operators manual followed. So how to adjust Ac Ox mix? Which size tip to be used?
How do I determen the correct mix? How do I know when the SS is warm enough to start? What welding rod do I use for this?

on 12/25/2007 Hi dja,

Tuck weld and Tack weld are the same. It welding a small bead on a joint to temporaly hold it together

Regards,

Austri Basinillo (Male/68) Philippines

on 12/25/2007 What does "Tuck Weld" mean please?