Welding welding was invented in 1893, and around that time another process, oxyfuel welding, became well established. Acetylene was discovered in 1836 by Edmund Davy, but its use was not practical in welding until about 1900, when a suitable torch was developed. At first, oxyfuel welding was one of the more popular welding methods due to its portability and relatively low cost. As the 20th century progressed, however, it fell out of favor for industrial applications. It was largely replaced with arc welding, as advances in metal coverings (known as flux) were made. Flux covering the electrode primarily shields the base
British Compressed Gases Association British Compressed Gases Association The British Compressed Gases Association is the UK's trade association for companies in the industrial (compressed) gases industry. It was formed in August 1971, succeeding the British Acetylene Association, which was formed in 1901. It used to be based in Wallingford, and also in Eastleigh. It represents companies that make, supply or distribute industrial gases in the UK, or sell related compression equipment. Use of these gases can be very dangerous due to the low temperatures of the products, and high pressures of the gas when released, and hence the organisation is involved in regulation and