The Functions and Processes of an Acetylene Torch

Authors

Mike Bowen
Cail Jones
Maija Wehr

Files

Description

We will be exploring the processes and safety of an Acetylene torch. We will explain in depth the uses of a Oxy-fuel torch, brazing, welding, cutting, and forming metals. We aim to emphasize the specific safety of preparing the torch during set-up and during use. An Oxy-acetylene torch is a multi-purpose tool that uses combination of fuel and oxygen. Both the fuel and oxygen have it’s own hose that is connected by the torch. This creates a combustible fuel that allows welders to be able to cut, weld, braze, and heat metals. Both the fuel and oxygen have knobs controlling the flow and mixture of the desired heat. The regulators need to be set at a specific PSI. Gas is normally set at 30-40 PSI while Oxygen is usual set from 5-15 PSI.

Publication Date

4-16-2025

Disciplines

Higher Education | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Recommended Citation

Bowen, Mike; Jones, Cail; and Wehr, Maija, "The Functions and Processes of an Acetylene Torch" (2025). 2025 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations. 76.
https://scholarworks.moreheadstate.edu/celebration_posters_2025/76