Anonymous-0
Well-known Member
I was looking for a chart with flame temperatures and came across a site that states some interesting pressures for cutting steel with acetylene and oxygen. All are in PSI:
1/4" Oxy 30 to 35 Acet 3 to 9
1/2" Oxy 55 to 85 Acet 55 to 85
1" Oxy 110 to 160 Acet 7 to 15
Those are the most ridiculous figures I've ever seen. 35 Oxy and 3 Acet would cut 1" if you went a little slower. The only good thing it says is to check torch manufacturers data for optimum settings. They won't even be close to ones listed. Dave
1/4" Oxy 30 to 35 Acet 3 to 9
1/2" Oxy 55 to 85 Acet 55 to 85
1" Oxy 110 to 160 Acet 7 to 15
Those are the most ridiculous figures I've ever seen. 35 Oxy and 3 Acet would cut 1" if you went a little slower. The only good thing it says is to check torch manufacturers data for optimum settings. They won't even be close to ones listed. Dave