Oxy-Propane Cutting

[mcidge]

What kind of pressures do you use at the regulators for Oxy-Propane cutting. Is there any different tip requirement?
Thanks

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[HardCharger81]

I can't remember the setup on the reg's, but it does take a special, propane specific tip.

[mikeyfrombc]

we did it at my old shop they used a tip that was chrome plated that,s all i know LOL , big 100lb bottle as well actually 2 of them lots of volume

[tmathews]

Use a two piece tip.. For Victor torches it would be a GPN series tip. For Smith it would be a SC50 series tip...

How thick of material are you trying to cut?

[mcidge]

right now just 1/4 mild steel.

[atomicjoe23]

If no one else answers you with pressure setting in the next couple of hours I'll be at the shop and can check the chart for the recommended settings.

[tmathews]

per the Victor tip chart... here is what you should be using / psig settings..

for 1/4" plate you will need a 00 size cutting tip.

Set your Oxy PSIG at 20/25 and your propane at 3/5 psig. Your speed should be 21/25 IPM with Kerf of .05

[atomicjoe23]

Beat me to it!

[mcidge]

Thanks guys

[BajaFand]

Is there any advantage or disadvantage to using propane over acetylene?