Are all torch tips the same?
Are all torch tips the same?
They all are about the same because the amount of oxygen put into the cut remains the same. Too much or too little oxygen has an adverse effect on the cut. Welding tips from different manufacturers can be matched by orifice size; heating tips are matched by BTU output using the intended fuel gas.
How do you choose a cutting torch tip?
4-Step Method of Selecting the Right Cutting Tips
- Metal Thickness. The thickness of the metal being cut is very important because the center hole of the cutting and gouging tip is sized to deliver the proper amount of oxygen at the proper pressure for a specific thickness.
- Application.
- Fuel Gas.
What are the different torch tips?
Torch cutting tips come in two styles: one piece and two-piece. One-piece tips are made from copper alloy and are used with acetylene. They are machined with either 4 or 6 preheated holes and can handle light, medium, and heavy preheats.
Where are Harris torches made?
Manufactured in Europe to EN ISO 6172.
What is a Carburising flame?
A reducing oxyfuel gas flame in which there is an excess of fuel gas, resulting in a carbon rich zone extending around and beyond the cone. A carburizing flame is used in hardfacing and similar processes to obtain fusion between base metal and weld metal without deep melting of the base metal.
Can acetylene be used in any tip?
Acetylene can be used in any tip. Any subtle physical movement can cause a ripple in the cut. A slight forward torch angle keeps the tip clean for a longer period of time. A cutting torch should never be used to cut open a sealed container.
What cutting torch is made in USA?
In the case of Smith cutting torches, which are made by Miller Electric, you can rest assured that your torch is going to be made in the USA.
How much are oxygen and acetylene tanks?
The costs for filling your acetylene and oxygen tanks differ due to the tank capacity, with bigger tanks per cubic foot less costly. A tank of around $20, #4 at $80, and #5 onwards would run around $120. Oxygen is about $20 for 240 cubic feet or about 300 cubic feet and $35 for your bigger 300 feet.
When flame cutting the preheat flames should be?
With the correct nozzle clearance, the preheat flames should not be more than 1/4” above the top surface of the plate. When the nozzle is too low, part of the preheat flame’s inner cones become buried in the cutting kerf. This produces grooves in the cut face and excessive melting of the top edge.
