Gas welding

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Gas welding is a process in which the welding heat is obtained from a gas flame. Fuel combusts with oxygen to produce a flame that is typically between 4,500°F - 6,300°F.^[1][2]

Equipment

• Fuel gas cylinder with pressure regulator
• Oxygen cylinder with pressure regulator
• Welding torch
• Oxygen hose (blue)
• Fuel gas hose (red)
• Cylinder trolley

Types of Gas Welding

• Oxyacetylene welding
• Oxy-hydrogen welding
• Pressure gas welding

Advantages

• No electricity supply required
• Low costs
• Portable equipment
• Versatility

References

1. http://www.weldguru.com/welding-terminology.html