Oxyacetylene welds

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May 12, 2005 | 12:18 AM

nateplaysbass

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Oxyacetylene welds

can anybody think of anything wrong with using an oxyacetylene welder to make up my pipes?

TIG temps: 5000*F
oxy temps: 6300*F
Arc temps: 5000-10,000*F

May 12, 2005 | 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nateplaysbass

can anybody think of anything wrong with using an oxyacetylene welder to make up my pipes?

TIG temps: 5000*F
oxy temps: 6300*F
Arc temps: 5000-10,000*F

Takes alot longer, harder to weld since it has low arc energy, one of the less stronger welds.