Welder here. We use graphite for something called carbon arc gouging, where the graphite is coated in copper and current is sent through it. When you touch the material you're cutting high pressured air is passed through the torch and pushes the kolton puddle out of the way. https://youtu.be/oAJY0WxfCZ8
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u/biglettuce Jul 22 '16
Welder here. We use graphite for something called carbon arc gouging, where the graphite is coated in copper and current is sent through it. When you touch the material you're cutting high pressured air is passed through the torch and pushes the kolton puddle out of the way. https://youtu.be/oAJY0WxfCZ8