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Q: What is distortion and how is caused in oxy-acetylene welding?
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How do you use oxyacetylene in a sentence?

Be very careful with that set oxyacetylene tanks. I'm getting ready to do some oxyacetylene welding.


What causes warpage or distortion during welding?

Warping in welding is caused by shrinkage of weld metal, faulty clamping of parts, faulty preparation and overheating of joints. Distortion in welding is caused by uneven heating, improper sequence and the shrinkage of the deposited metal.


Why is oxyactylene welding is not used in high responsibility fusion welding?

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What has the author Evan A Atkins written?

Evan A. Atkins has written: 'Electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding' -- subject(s): Electric welding, Oxyacetylene welding and cutting, Welding


What gases do mechanics use for heating metals during welding?

mixture of oxygen and acetylene (oxyacetylene)


What has the author Prior F Willis written?

Prior F. Willis has written: 'A practical manual of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Oxyacetylene welding and cutting


What welding is known for its mobility and flexibility?

The Oxyacetylene welding process (OAW) is known for it's flexibility and mobility, and is mostly used in all metalworking industries, but is commonly used for maintenance and repair work.


What welding process is known for its flexibility and mobility?

The Oxyacetylene welding process (OAW) is known for it's flexibility and mobility, and is mostly used in all metalworking industries, but is commonly used for maintenance and repair work.


What causes warpage or distortion in welding?

Longitudinal shrinkageTransverse shrinkageAngular distortionBowing and dishingBucklingTwisting


What is the difference between gas welding goggles and arc welding goggles?

If by gas welding you mean-oxyacetylene welding. The difference is just that arc welding requires a darker shade of lens. When oxyfuel gas welding (OFW) usually a shade 5 lens is recommended. When arc welding, a minimum of shade 10 lens should be used (actually shade should be determined by amount of current used).


What reaction takes place during oxyacetylene gas welding?

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