Not used as widely for general welding of mild steel. Consists of mixing oxygen and acetylene gas to greate a flame capable of melting steels. Mostly used today for maintenance work and gas metal cutting. Also common for brazing softer metals such as copper and bronze. Can also be used for welding delicate aluminium parts such as refrigeration pipes.

Gas Cutting equipment for metal construction and maintenance. The most accessible of thermal cutting gear is by qxy-acetylene gas cutting and plasma cutting machines. Other methods include the use of a thermal cutting electrode for use with the arc welder machine

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