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Old 03-03-2013, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhino View Post
Out of curiosity what is inducing the turbulence in flow when using the cup? Do lenses have an additional internal structure?
Gas lens uses a very fine screen etc to smooth out the flow.... and then - of course - none of your current cups will fit it. Typically also the SHAPE of the cups are different.

A couple advantages are smoother gas flow -- and less flow so less wasted gas. Not very important for a home shop - but a shop that welds all day every day will save some money on gas.... as well as they just flat work better.

BUT --- always a big BUTT in there -- it's like golf... if ya can't hit the ball - new clubs aren't suddenly going to have you shooting par.
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