Oxygen and acetylene tanks feed into your torch. When opened, the gases will mix in a chamber in the torch, then flow out of the torch tip. Using a spark lighter, they will ignite causing a flame. This flame can be adjusted to a neutral flame by moving the knobs on the tank regulators.
The four classifications of basic hand tools used in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) are cutting tools (such as oxy-fuel torches and plasma cutters), shaping tools (like chisels and hammers), fastening tools (including clamps and pliers), and measuring tools (such as tape measures and squares). Each classification serves a specific purpose in preparing, manipulating, and finishing materials for welding. Proper selection and use of these tools are essential for achieving quality welds and ensuring safety during the welding process.
TIG uses tungsten in a gun and electricity to melt the material, the user must manually add filler rod. Needs shielding gas Mig uses a gun, but the filler rod flows out of the gun. Electricity flows from tip of wire into material. needs shielding gas except with flux-cored wire. SMAW uses pre fluxed electrodes. electricity flows trough electrode holder, into material when material is scraped by electrode. No shielding gas. Oxy-fuel. Flame welding. Oxygen and a fuel (acetylene, propane, mapp, etc.) are mixed in a torch, ignited, and used to melt material. filler wire is manually added. There are more indepth explanations, and advanced machines, but that is the basics.
You answered your own question. Oxygen and Acetylene. Other mixes are now used in place of Acetylene so the process is now called Oxy-Fuel.
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Acetylene welding is a process that involves using acetylene gas as a fuel combined with oxygen to produce a high-temperature flame for joining metals together. The flame generated by burning acetylene with oxygen can reach temperatures up to 3,100 degrees Celsius, making it effective for welding tasks.
LPG is liquid petroleum gas and oxy-acetylene is oxy fuel welding. The LPG can be used as an alternative to oxy-acetylene and is cheaper and can be purchased in bulk. The oxy-acetylene is best used when making shorter, thinner, and faster cuttings.
Oxy-acetylene (notice the spelling) came first.
The Oxy-acetylene flame is much hotter and the preferred combination for the welder especially when welding pipe and plate metal. Somewhat of a rare welding procedure in modern times. Replaced by arc welding. Liquid Propane Gas burns cooler and is preferred by employers as it is cheaper. Not bad results on light gauge material, again takes longer to heat up. -RedSeal Welder
You have oxygen and acetylene to blend into the tip for a flame. It will be regulated by adjusting the regulators on the bottles and the welding handle will have adjusting ability for the temperature you need for the metal you are welding.
To my knowledge there is no process called Argon Welding. Argon is an inert gas used to protect the weld puddle when using the GTAW (TIG/Heliarc) and GMAW (MIG) process. Almost all welding processes utilize electricity. OAW (Oxy-Acetylene now called Oxy-Fuel) being the exception.
Types are aluminium, steel, bronze, brass, etc...
Oxy-fuel welding is a welding process that requires O2 gas. It uses oxygen and a fuel gas, such as acetylene, to create a high-temperature flame for the welding process. The oxygen supports combustion and helps create the heat needed to weld the materials together.
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The oxy-acetylene welding process involves using a torch to mix oxygen and acetylene gases in a controlled manner to generate a high-temperature flame. The flame is then directed onto the metal workpiece to melt it, while a filler rod can be added if necessary to create a weld joint. Proper safety measures, such as wearing protective gear and ensuring proper ventilation, should be followed when using oxy-acetylene equipment.