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What is one limitation of oxyacetylene welding?

Slower cooling can cause more distortion.

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  1. Slower cooling can cause more distortion ✔
  2. It cannot produce any heat
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Why: The flame is less concentrated and cooler, causing slower cooling that can lead to greater residual stresses and distortion.

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Answer: Slower cooling can cause more distortion. The flame is less concentrated and cooler, causing slower cooling that can lead to greater residual stresses and distortion.

  1. Welding en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welding
    This causes slower weld cooling, which can lead to greater residual stresses and weld distortion
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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