Introduction
Oxyfuel welding is a welding process where the
heat for fusion is supplied by an torch using
oxygen and a fuel gas.
Several different fuel gasses can be used:
Fuel Gasses
Propane (LPG)
Natural Gas
Acetylene
MAPP
Hydrogen
Uses
Brazing
Fusion welding
Flame hardening
Metalizing
Soldering
Stress relieving
Cutting
Bending
OxyFuel Safety
OxyFuel system
OxyFuel System--cont.
J. Acetylene working pressure
gauge
K. Acetylene regulator
L. Acetylene regulator
adjusting screw
M. Acetylene hose
N. Oxygen hose
O. Oxygen torch valve
P. Acetylene torch valve
Q. Torch
R. Welding tip
S. Acetylene cylinder
T. Oxygen cylinder
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Oxygen Cylinder
Acetylene Cylinder
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Acetylene Valve
Acetylene cylinders
are low pressure
cylinders, therefore the
valve packing can
contain the cylinder
pressure and only a
single seat is used.
Fuel cylinders are left
hand threads.
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Pressure Regulators
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Regulators
Correct use
Insure adjusting screw is
back off when shut down.
Check before starting.
Set correct working
pressure.
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Regulator Problems
Regulator Creep
Potential outcomes:
Rupture of regulator safety relief valve.
Explosion of low pressure gauge.
Rupture of gas hose.
Causes
Foreign material inside the regulator.
Failure to release the regulator adjusting screw before opening
the cylinder.
Normal wear
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Regulator Problems
Not Returning To Zero
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Working Pressure
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Metal
Thickness
Tip
Size
Oxy
Pressure
Acet
Pressure
Acet
cfh
1/6 4"
1/3 2"
3/6 4"
1/1 6"
5/6 4"
3/3 2"
1/8"
3/1 6"
1/4"
3/8"
1/2"
3/4"
1"
1- 1/4"
2"
3"
4"
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0
0
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3
4
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5
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7
8
10
12
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5
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
9
10
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12
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5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
9
10
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12
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2
2
3
3
5
8
14
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41
52
52
65
94
130
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Backfire: indicated when the torch goes out with a loud pop.
Caused by hot metal in the tip.
The gasses rapidly combust inside the tip and cause a burst of high
pressure.
When it occurs, stop and inspect the tip and clean if necessary.
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Oxyfuel Torch
The oxyfuel torch is the handle for holding and controlling the system.
It the controls the flow rate of the gasses and delivers them to the
welding tip, or cutting attachment.
Oxyfuel Torches
Flashback arrestor
Check valves
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Airacetylene Torch
Burns a mixture of
acetylene or MAPP and
air.
As fuel gas flows through
torch it draws in the
correct amount of air.
Lower temperature than
oxyacetylene.
Primary use is in soldering
and brazing copper piping.
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Connections
Oxygen: right hand
Acetylene: left hand
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PPE
Eyes
Correctly shaded lens--not sun glasses.
Shade 4 or 5
Body
Fire resistant gloves
Long sleeves
Button shirt
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Questions?
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