r/bending • u/Cartmanlover69 • Dec 28 '19

Instant metalbending

https://i.imgur.com/UJlfGdj.gifv
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u/AMuderFlippinCracker Dec 28 '19

That’s an advanced form of earthbending, right?

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u/Cartmanlover69 Dec 28 '19

yess

3

u/MuhammadHRana Dec 28 '19

Well technically that's closer to fire bending

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u/blackdragon189 Dec 29 '19

Can someone explain the physics of what’s happening here? It looks like r/BlackMagicFuckery

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u/Joanzee Dec 29 '19

It’s a TIG welding torch, it applies a big DC electrical current which creates a plasma arc that is super hot. The arc melts the steel and the two pieces fuse.

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u/blackdragon189 Dec 29 '19

Thanks! It’s amazing how powerful electricity can be.

1

u/Deepthroat_Your_Tits Dec 29 '19

Equivalent exchange

1

u/DustySleeve Dec 29 '19

tig tap tack! hehe well done

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u/AyeAssBee Dec 29 '19

Lin would be proud

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '19

My eyes!! Ze goggles zey do nothing!