[Shop-talk] oxy-acetylene cutting

[Mark Andy]

Howdy,

On Wed, 28 May 2008, David Scheidt 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.

or you're not going fast enough, not that I'm any particular expert.

Mark