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Welding Gases

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By William Walley

There are a variety of different types of gases that are used in welding. One of the major ways that gases are used is for shielding the area to be welded from gases that come from the atmosphere. The reason the shielding area needs to be welded is because these other gases can change [...]

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In this episode you will learn how to get started with your oxygen/acetylene cutting torch. Surprisingly, most people have no clue how to get their torches started correctly or even how cut with them.
There’s nothing more embarrassing than everyone hearing that loud *POP* over and over because you can’t keep your torch lit.
As a welder, [...]

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By Jeff Bowerman

Oxyfuel welding is a process that uses heat created by a gas flame to melt the base material. The gas flame created by combustion of oxygen and a fuel. Common fuels are propane, butane, hydrogen and natural gas. Oxygen and acetylene burn at between 5600 and 6300 degrees, it is the hottest of any [...]

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