rimcanyon
Diamond
- Joined
- Sep 28, 2002
- Location
- Salinas, CA USA
I learned to adjust a torch in a certain way that I am now rethinking, due to problems with welds.
A Henrob torch salesman taught me to adjust the flame using the regulator, rather than with the valves on the torch body. i.e. open the torch body valves wide and do all the adjusting of the flame with the regulators (with a maximum sized flame for the size of the tip).
I didn't buy the Henrob torch, but I started using that method on my Victor torch. I had a weld fail in 5 mins. the other day on a gate hinge, and have been thinking what could be the cause. Possibly inadequate mixing, so the flame was misadjusted even though the flame looked right?
Next time I get the torch out I will try setting the gas using the gauges, see if that makes a difference. In the mean time I'd be interested in hearing from the experts.
-Dave
A Henrob torch salesman taught me to adjust the flame using the regulator, rather than with the valves on the torch body. i.e. open the torch body valves wide and do all the adjusting of the flame with the regulators (with a maximum sized flame for the size of the tip).
I didn't buy the Henrob torch, but I started using that method on my Victor torch. I had a weld fail in 5 mins. the other day on a gate hinge, and have been thinking what could be the cause. Possibly inadequate mixing, so the flame was misadjusted even though the flame looked right?
Next time I get the torch out I will try setting the gas using the gauges, see if that makes a difference. In the mean time I'd be interested in hearing from the experts.
-Dave