[Jewelry making - Article 00483] - Re: [Orchid] Sputtering torch

[J. Russell]

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Tracy:

    I'm not really very good with a torch, but have a few ideas and
    suggestions which might help. 

    A few questions first: 

    1.  Are you using a carborizing or oxygen rich flame? 

    2.  Are the tips you are using meticulously clean? That includes
    using a tip cleaning tool and/or possibly removing the tip being
    used and cleaning it in an ultrasonic cleaner. 

    3.  Have you tried using different types of fluxes or soldering
    materials? 

    4.  Is the tip size appropriate for the type of material(s), energy
    sources and temperature needed? 

    Two causes come readily to mind.  Firstly, the flux is bubbling and
    causing clogging of the torch tip.  Secondly, the torch tip is so
    large that the materials being heated are literally being dislodged
    and flying up to clog your tip. 

    Another two possibilities: 

    One or more of the line fittings between the tanks and the torch are
    not adequately tight. 

    The torch body and/or the regulators need to be repaired / rebuilt /
    replaced. 

    Being self-taught in the use of a torch I've had to learn through my
    mistakes, and generally found I was using the wrong setup/equipment
    or needed to improve my torch techniques. 

    Sorry I couldn't be of more help.  Just remember using a torch
    involves many variables.  When something works be sure to remember
    or record the setup and what you were doing.  When all else fails,
    try going back to something that previously worked 

    Wishing you the best. 

J. R.

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