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by lostinc
Sun Sep 02, 2018 1:05 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Lenth of time to oxy/acetylene weld
Replies: 9
Views: 2232

Re: Lenth of time to oxy/acetylene weld

Poland308 wrote:Full tank. Because the exposed surface of the liquid acetone is the same no mater how much acetylene is actually left. That multiplier is the short method of figuring out boil off rates without liquid carryover.
Such a smart answer. Makes sense. Thanks for all your help.
by lostinc
Sat Sep 01, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Lenth of time to oxy/acetylene weld
Replies: 9
Views: 2232

Re: Lenth of time to oxy/acetylene weld

Yes those numbers will get you close. Ambient tank temperature is also another big factor. If it’s truly a concern then I would make everyone who works off of the setup aware of the signs of over drawing a tank. Green flame or dripping green flaming liquid coming from the torch is acetone being car...
by lostinc
Fri Aug 31, 2018 7:45 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Lenth of time to oxy/acetylene weld
Replies: 9
Views: 2232

Re: Lenth of time to oxy/acetylene weld

If your at or under the limit then you will be fine. In reality when you figure in fit up time and all the little breaks (like bathroom, or getting a drink) then even the most productive welders have a hard time maintaining over 80% weld time compared to actual time passed. I’ve seen the actual res...
by lostinc
Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:59 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Lenth of time to oxy/acetylene weld
Replies: 9
Views: 2232

Lenth of time to oxy/acetylene weld

First, I love the idea of this forum...i have been reading many posts. Thanks to all who contribute and help people out. I have read and watched videos about the 1/7 or 1/10 1/15 rule. I am using larger tanks 248.68/129.83 SCF and victor 350 series cutting tip= 1-1-101 and welding tip = size 2 um-35...