With the temperature of an oxy-acetylene flame more than 3,000° hotter than the 1,100°-1,500° required for brazing, technicians need to hold the torch farther away so as not to melt the base material ...

Notice the wide “V” of the flames created by this oxy-acetylene welding tip. Technicians must be diligent and move the torch around all sides of the pipe to heat it evenly. Notice how the flame of an ...

Many of us are comfortable using an oxy-acetylene torch, but sometimes we’re dissatisfied with our cuts. Here are things to check, and tips to improve torch performance: 1. Generic regulator ...