[Shop-talk] oxy-acetylene cutting

[David Scheidt]

On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 2:05 PM,  <eric at megageek.com> wrote:
> Quick question about oxy-acetylene cutting.
>
> When I cut with my torch, the molten metal b reconnectsb  behind my cut.
> This means that I need to go back and recut the metal to separate it.
>
> I have my acetylene set at around 7psi and my O2 at about 20 psi.

I use more like 3-5 PSI acetylene, and about 20 psi oxygen.  It sounds
like you've got too much heat into the work.


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David Scheidt
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