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What is the difference between Acetylene & LP gas for gas welding?

April 26, 2017acetylene difference Gas Lp welding

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What is the difference between Acetylene & LP gas for gas welding?

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An acetylene flame produces a higher concentration of heat in a smaller compact area compared to alternate fuels. This is why it is possible to fusion weld with an oxy-acetylene. An oxy-LP flame is not capable of gas fusion welding of steel because the heat produced is spread out in the flame.