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The simple answer is that stainless steel oxidises during the cutting process and this has to be removed before and further process can take place. Oxy Acetylene cutting equipment cannot be used because the oxygen reacts with the chromium and nickel to create a very aggressive and thick oxide layer on the cut material and this is very difficult to remove. During the TIG welding process (commonly used for the first run in butt welds in stainless steel) the same problem arises unless the welding is carried out in an inert atmosphere (usually high purity argon) hence the need for backing gas when welding stainless steel piping.
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∙ 11y agobecause it can't be gas cut. it's mostly iron.-is a stupid answer
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What is the noble gas notation for iron?
The noble gas notation for Iron (Fe) is [Ar]4s2 3d6.
What is iron at 2000 degrees a solid liquid or gas?
What is iron at 2000 degrees a solid liquid or gas?
What do phosphoric acid and iron make?
it produces iron phosphate and hydrogen gas
Which gas is made in the furnace and reduces the iron ore to iron?
Methane gas can reduce iron oxide to iron metal. This process was first tried and tested in Mexico by the method of HYLSA Hojalata y Lamina Sociedad Anonima. Now the process is used in the plant Lazaro 'Cardenas Mexico to produce direct reduced iron ore to iron sponge.
How much hydrogen gas is produced when steam is passed over hot iron?
One percent of the total mass of the iron will be released as hydrogen gas.
Will a plasma cutter cut a cast iron pipe?
Yes, it should, I actually have a project that needs me to cut a cast iron pipe, and my soulution was to use a plasma cutter. The plasma cutter was develiped to cut both ferrous and non-ferrous materialls. Unlike a oxy-gas torch which is only good for steel which has a high Iron content, Plasma will cut steel, stainless steel (which has a much lower Iron content), Aluminum, and I am sure will cut other metals as well. The cutting action is based more on the extreme concentrated heat cutting the material more than a chemical reaction, or burning action of the material.
How do you cut iron steel?
Iron or steel can be cut by using:hydraulic sheers (like a powerful paper cutter)a saw blade made from a harder allow of steellaser cuttingabrasive cuttinghydraulic cutting (just water or with abrasives)grindingacetylene (or other gas mixture) cutting torchesthermal lances
Which gas is used to cut iron pillar?
Propane and Oxygen
What is the best frying pan to use with a gas range?
cast iron.....the best! How do you keep eggs from sticking to cast iron?
Explain the Case study on Grass Cutters Vs Gas Cutters?
What happen if grass cutter get more than gas cutter
What should you use to cut a metal gas line itself so as not to crimp the ends or spark a fire?
saw
Who made cast iron gas stove model 828-655?
Jordan Mott was the one who invented the cast iron stove it was call a baseburner. The stove had ventilation to burn coal it was made of heavy cast iron.
How To Choose A Plasma Cutter?
A plasma cutter sounds like a futuristic tool from a science fiction novel, but in reality they are used all the time. The cutter consists of a nozzle through which compressed gas is forced through. A small ignition unit called an electrode provides a spark which sets the gas on fire. The gas quickly becomes superheated and a small portion of it turns into plasma. Plasma is gas that has become partially ionized. Due to the incredible heat required for this to happen, plasma is always found at superheated temperatures. Thanks to the heat, the plasma cuts right through the metal. The gas is negatively charged due to the negatively charged electrode. Since the metal being cut is positively charged, this provides additional cutting power. Choosing a plasma cutter is partially determined by the area of the workshop in question. The relative power of a cutter is measured in the rate, or how much metal a cutter can cut per minute. The rate is a result of two factors: the amperage of the cutter and the type of metal. Different types of metals conduct electricity faster or slower. Amperage is the measure of how strong power-wise the cutter is. The higher the amperage, the stronger the electrical spark and therefore the stronger cutting power of the plasma. Typical rates for plasma cutters range from eight to twelve inches of metal per minute. The electrical output of the workshop must also be taken into account. Plasma cutters can handle different levels of voltage; for instance, do not buy a plasma cutter with a 110-volt plug if your workshop can put out anything above 110 volts. Higher-voltage cutters produce more amperage, so they can cut through thicker metals. Cutters also have limits known as duty cycles. A cutter’s duty cycle is the number of minutes it can continuously cut before it needs to cool down. These cycles are measured in terms of percentages; for example, if the cutter can cut for two minutes but needs eight to cool down, it has a duty cycle of twenty percent. Finally, the cost must be considered, as well. Depending on the amperage, a plasma cutter can cost anywhere from four hundred to seven thousand dollars.
What type of gasoline do you use in small grass cutter engine?
i steal that gas for my dirtbike n its regurl gas
What machine uses superheated gas to slice though steel?
Plasma cutter
My plasm cutter is starting and will cut for 3 or 4 seconds and I can pull the trigger again and it will do the same thing each time I press the trigger. i have checked the nozzle and the electrode and have replaced them & air supply is fine. Any ideas?
A possible solution to your problem is to check your gas supply, it could be leaking or in need of a change, a plasma cutter will not work without a steady supply of the gas you are using, another solution could also to inspect the parts on your plasma cutter and make sure they are in full working condition.
What has the author W Boden written?
W. Boden has written: 'Some technical observations on cast iron gas mains'
