The sizes of objects that can be welded with Oxyacetylene?

[Fawzi Da]

Hello fellow members. How are you all doing? I hope your doing great.

I'm currently searching types of welding types and came across a question I need for my assignments.The sizes of objects that can be welded with Oxyacetylene?

Thank you in advance
Fawzi

 

[montoyas7940]

Well, it depends. If you are welding plate mild steel with a butt joint the practical limit is about 3/16" thick. If you bevel the edges of the joint the limit is your patience. A larger torch and fill rod will make the work go faster but there is not a limit "as a rule". I hope this helps.

 

[Fawzi Da]

Well, it depends. If you are welding plate mild steel with a butt joint the practical limit is about 3/16" thick. If you bevel the edges of the joint the limit is your patience. A larger torch and fill rod will make the work go faster but there is not a limit "as a rule". I hope this helps.

Thank you!