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Oxyacetylene
Welding (OAW)

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Oxyacetylene Welding

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OAW
Equipment

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OAW Filler Metals

RG - 45
RG - 60

R refers to rod
G refers to gas

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OAW Advantages
Simple equipment
Suitable for thin materials
Very portable
No electricity required

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OAW Limitations
Very slow process
Manual only
Less concentrated heat
Low productivity
Flame adjustment sensitive

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OAW Discontinuities
Severe oxidation, or
Severe carburization
Incomplete fusion
Incomplete joint penetration

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Stud Welding
(SW)

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Stud
Welding
Components

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Stud
Welding
Cycle

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SW Studs and Fasteners

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Stud Welding - Studs

Flux on tip cleans weld area
Stand off tips also used

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SW Advantages
Simple
Fast
Repetitive
Automatic stud feeding (option)

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SW Limitations
Needs clean surface
Equipment malfunctions

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SW Discontinuities
Lack of flash
Incomplete fusion

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