Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting Methods Ag. Const. I – 10/28/11 What are the characteristics of a Neutral Flame? What are the characteristics of an Oxidizing Flame? What are the characteristics of a Carburizing Flame? What should you do to your metal before oxy-acetylene welding? Why? How should you hold the blowpipe when standing? When sitting? The blowpipe should be held at a __________ angle. How far up should you hold the tip (how close should the cone be)? When oxy-acetylene welding, form the puddle about __________ in diameter and __________ from the edge of the piece of steel. Right handed people start from the __________ __________ side. Left handed people start from the __________ __________ side. The width of the puddle is about _______________ the thickness of the metal. How do you make a bead when oxy-acetylene welding?