Question

What type of flame are necessary for brass welding?

Answer 1

Types of Welding Flames

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Neutral

Carburzing

Oxidizing

Mapp

Summary:

There are three basic flame types: neutral (balanced), excess acetylene (carburizing), and excess oxygen (oxidizing) as shown below. A neutral flame is named neutral since in most cases will have no chemical effect on the metal being welded. A carburizing flame will produce iron carbide, causing a chemical change in steel and iron. For this reason a carburizing flame is not used on metals that absorb carbon. An oxidizing flame is hotter than a neutral flame and is often u