Gas welding and cutting oxyfuel welding, commonly referred to as oxy welding or gas welding is a process of joining metals by application of heat created by gas flame. To read pdf files, you need the adobe acrobat reader 6. The equipments used for gas cutting is similar to that of gas welding except that the welding torch is replaced by a special designed cutting torch. This torch comes with a spark lighter for easy and safe ignition, along with a 61 in. Check valves and flashback arrestors are safety devices for protecting workers using oxyfuel cutting and welding equipment. How to properly turn on and use a acetyleneoxygen cutting torch then turn it on safely. Top stainless steel lever w hold down buttontwo stainless steel needle valves for precise flame adjustment and better durabilitytriangular stainless steel gas tubes for maximum strengthhead mixing for highest operator safetybuiltin safety plug in torch head90 head 70 is availableuse with 6290 nx tips. The mt 585 ox is an oxymappro brazing cutting welding torch kit features a torch with two brass fuel valves one for mappro and a regulated valve for oxygen. Remember that all torchs are not the same yours may be. Welding torch or blow pipe with a set of nozzles and gas lighter. Highly energized molten plasma is produced in the torch. Oxyacetylene cutting safety in agriculture osha standard 1910.
How to use a oxygen acetylene cutting torch snapguide. Koikes approach sets it apart from its competition by virtue of their commitment to continuously fund research and development of their cutting systems. Safe operating procedures sop 15 oxy acetylene cutting. Cutting torch how to setup and shutdown an oxygen and. Move the torch in a straight line to keep a straight cut, and move the torch at a uniform speed at which the flame is cutting through the metal. Smith equipment offers an extensive line of cutting torches, tips, and gas regulators. Safety in gas welding, cutting and similar processes hse. How to use, and get better at using a acetylene torch. The main difference between the cutting torch and the welding torch is that the cutting torch has. Oxyfuel welding, commonly referred to as oxy welding or gas welding is a process of joining metals by.
The 625f is a heavy duty straight cutting torch designed to give maximum performance using lowcost alternate fuel gases. Eye and face protection for welding and cutting operations aws disclaims liability for any injury to persons or to property, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, or reliance on this safety and health fact sheet. There are also examples of both nonpressurized and pressurized liquid fuel cutting torches, usually using gasoline petrol. The result is a high performance torch that operates on any fuel gas. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Purge the oxygen gas line and check for constant gas flow. Performance matched cutting attachments are available for each torch handle series.
This heat is further used to melt interface surfaces of welding plates which are held together to form a joint. The kit is designed to be easily carried to the site and features a highimpact frame. By creating a safe work environment and carefully monitoring. Safety in gas welding, cutting and similar processes page 3 of 11 preventing fire from heat, sparks, molten metal or direct contact with flame the flame from an oxyfuel gas torch often called a blowpipe is a very powerful source of ignition. In modern steelage the steelmakers cut iron and steel by oxyacetylene, oxyhydrogen, oxy propane, oxynatural gas cutting blowpipes easily, speedily, and cleanly. Find details of companies offering gas cutting torch at best price. When selling torch welding equipment and supplies, it is best to know the cutting and welding equipment inside and out to deliver good service. The picture at the end is a macro shot of the cut the torch can make when using it in tandem with the device its.
The ara automotive recyclers association car certified auto recycler program suggests that the gas cutting torch is a tool that should have limited use and that any use should be monitored and restricted to employees that have been properly trained. Taglio di acciaio di elevato spessore con cannello contessi per impieghi gravosi. Goplus gas welding cutting torch kit, portable oxy acetylene oxygen brazing, professional tool set victor type wcase and hose. The superheated plasma melts the metal in its path and the high pressure of the gas as it exits the cutter blows the molten metal away from the cutting path, separating the metal. Cutting of metals by means of flame has many advantages over other methods, specially when the metal is of irregular shape. Depress cutting lever and adjust pressure if necessary. Oxyfuel gas equipment has many uses welding, cutting, heating, straightening. Builtin flashback arrestors and check valves for optimum safety. Concoa has been the industry leader in manufacturing precision gas controls for a quarter century. The flame from an oxyfuel gas torch often called a blowpipe is a very powerful. Fundamentals of gas cutting and welding ced engineering. They are often found with leaking hoses, incorrect repairs, broken glass, nonfunctioning regulators, clogged tips, cracked barrels, or what have you. Oxygenacetylene welding, or gas welding, is a process which relies on combustion of oxygen and acetylene.
Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fittings designed for the specific application. Cutting torch safety understanding the fundamentals of. The generator creates heat to ignite the main load. Mediumduty oxyacetylene cutting and welding outfit 770 502. Oxyfuel gas cutting torch safety reminders fuel gas cutting tools are some of the most common tools used on our job sites, however at times, they are also some of the most misused tools. Contains nha12 hose, nea1g regulator, naa1 handle and nba4 kit.
Petrogen manufactures cutting torch systems which use everyday liquid fuels like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. This checklist helps employers and employees in general industry and construction comply with the occupational safety and health administration oshas standards for welding, cutting, and brazing. Its always best to follow the instructions for the torch you are using. Cutting tips and nozzles allow the nozzle to cool before using. These torch systems provides an expedient alternative when other methods of breaching are inappropriate for technical or tactical reasons. When using oxyacetylene a special torch or cutting. If trouble persists, call your manufacturers repair center. The chemical action of the oxyacetylene flame can be adjusted. This one covers the regulator operation and how to set the pressures. It is based on 29 code of federal regulations cfr part 1910. We have many referrals and repeat customers for our cutting torch and oxygen or acetylene regulator.
Jul 31, 2009 here you see how to achieve an nice straight cut in metal with an oa torch. Oxygen and acetylene use and safety ar training updated 2012 dmme division of mineral mining. It is a pressure torch ii that is designed on the basis of the stringent demands stipulated by standard en iso. Oxyacetylene torcheshow to use use of a cutting torch is not something that just anybody should do without training. Straight cutting torch, gas service oxygen and all fuel gases with proper cutting tip, series victor st2600fc series, head angle 90 degrees, cuts up to 8 in. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us improve our websites. Victor tip charts acetylene cutting tip chart cutting tip series 1101 and 3101 metal thickness tip size cutting. An oxyacetylene torch, also known as a blow torch, is a dangerous cutting system, but its also a powerful and useful tool if you need to cut steel. After welding cutting is completed, carefully inspect for sparks and smouldering material before leaving the area. Victor is one of the oldest and most widely recognized names in gas equipment in the world. If there is anything that you need that you can not find on our site please do not hesitate to contact us. Victor torch handles cover the full range of welding, cutting and heating needs. Openclose torch valves separately and fine tune pressure settings on regulators. Good tips, and info to help you have a better understanding of what this thing can do.
The first 4steps below will talk about putting a new tank on your oxyacetylene set and starting with step 5, how to use a cutting torch set. Victors founder invented the modern torch and regulator. The main health hazard associated with a release of acetylene is asphyxiation by displacement of oxygen. Now go to the source and turn off the cylinder valves. This video is part of the heating and cooling series of training videos made to accompany my websites. Petrogen cutting torch systems that use everyday liquid. Additionally, smith serves the hvac and jewelry industries with a line of specialty products developed specifically for the unique application requirements of these market segments. Cutting a perfectly straight edge with an oa torch youtube. The magnetic torch guide is a 24 stainless steel straight edge rail that comes with two 2 strong, heat resistant, adjustable, magnetic blocks that can be positioned to accommodate any cutting job. Lighting and adjusting the torch with a positiveequal pressure mixer. Once all parameters are met, the ctu triggers the thermal generator with a resistant coil.
Welding metal results when two pieces are heated to a temperature that produces a shared pool of molten metal. Exothermic cutting torch assembly utilizes oxygen as a fuel source to perform utility cutting. Airacetylene equipment feather flame acetylene kit economically priced air fuel kit which has a tip design that produces excellent flame characteristics for soldering and light brazing. Tip regulator fitting nka37h nba4 b cylinder targettorch acetylene kits. This system features a distinct advantage over competitor products in that they are very light weight, low profile, and scalable to meet a variety of mission. Sep 17, 20 heavy duty contessi oxyfuel torch in highthick steel cutting operations. A flashback flame arrestor is a device that prevents the propagation of a flame upstream. The equipment and accessories for oxygas cutting are the same as for oxygas welding except that you use a cutting torch or a cutting attachment instead of a welding torch. Oxyacetylene torches how to use use of a cutting torch is not something that just anybody should do without training. Harris model 625afl 70 36 straight cutting torch 1003400. The newest generation of messer cutting tables with alfa torches need 2528 psi natural gas and if your gas utility cant supply this pressure a gtec torch booster is the answer. The fuel gas commonly acetylene, when mixed with proper proportion of oxygen in a mixing chamber of welding torch, produces a very hot flame of about 57005800f. Careless use of oxyfuel torches has caused many fires. Bws propane or natural gasoxygen cutting tips airco concoa acetylene oxygen part no.
With products like the revolutionary victor edge regulators, we continue to. For gas welding torches attach the appropriate gas mixer to the torch. Atl welding supply does just that with over 14 years of selling welding supplies online and in our store front. Concoa gas pressure regulators, cutting and welding.
Then purge the acetylene gas line and check for constant gas flow. Controls corporation of america specializes in gas control devices and systems for analytical, scientific, aerospace, environmental, pharmaceutical, electronic, medical, petrochemical, and metalworking applications. When mixed together in correct proportions within a handheld torch or blowpipe, a hot flame is produced with a temperature of about 3,200c. The harris products group is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of brazing, soldering and welding alloys and equipment, cutting and heating equipment, and gas distribution systems. Acetylene poses an extreme fire hazard when accidentally released. Gas welding is a type of liquid state welding process in which fuel gases burns to generate heat. The torch is capable of delivering a flame at over 5,000. High gas withdrawal rates may require cylinder manifolding.
General information handles and cutting attachments. Ensure torch tips are cleaned as per manufacturers recommendations. Employees have said that it takes too long doing it this way, but this is the only. There have been examples of oxyhydrogen cutting sets with small scubasized gas cylinders worn on the users back in a backpack harness, for rescue work and similar. At most naval activities, the steelworker finds the. A cutting torch is sometimes also called an oxy fuel torch.
Acetylene is lighter than air, and may spread long. A check valve is a device that is designed to prevent the unintentional backflow of gases. The lincoln electric porta torch kit allows you to the lincoln electric porta torch kit allows you to cut, weld and braze all in 1 lightweight carrying case. This product is a colorless, flammable gas, with a garliclike odor, that is dissolved in acetone. Oxygenacetylene welding, or gas welding, is a process which relies on. In order to discuss the various aspects of welding, cutting and brazing safety, first we need to cover the basics in this first module. The main thing is the cutting and welding torches we sell are top quality aftermarket products. J40 j28 for use with all fuel gases with appropriate tip for use with all fuel gases with appropriate tip. Online welding supply store best cutting torch surplus. Medium dutyhand cutting torch,142 hand cutting torch.
More information about using gtec torch booster with messer alfa flame cutting torches. Some brands like the victor cutting torch have instructions to turn off the oxygen first. Today we will learn about gas welding principle, working, equipments, types, application, advantages and disadvantages. All pressures are measured at the regulator using 25 x 14 hose through tip size 5 and 25 x 38 hose for tip size 6 and larger. Eye and face protection for welding and cutting operations. February 2015 issue 2 pg 2 of 2 the instructions recommended within this document apply to normal risk conditions. If the oxy welding cutting equipment is to be operated in a dangerous or hostile environment, the userclient. In addition, oxyfuel cutting is still widely used, both in heavy industry and light industrial and repair operations. Never drape a welding or cutting torch over a gas cylinder. Transporting, moving, and storing compressed gas cylinders.
Allow the cutting torch to cool before attempting to reuse it. Welding, cutting, and brazing welding is a process that joins materials together by melting a metal work piece along with a filler metal to form a strong joint. In fact the quality of our torch cutting equipment is what really makes it an exceptional value. For a typical oxygas cutting outfit, also referred to as a cutting rig figure 41, you need.
Learning about fire triangles can be pretty boring but using a cutting torch safely requires a good understanding of combustion. Fundamentals of gas cutting and welding cedengineering. Product selection guideproduct selection guide cutting tips for any gas form no. The chariot cutting guide will cut circles up to 39. Cutting torch protocol torch use education and orientation for an auto recycling facility. Gas cutting the common methods used in cutting metal are. See oxy gasoline cutting in oxyfuel welding, a welding torch is used to weld metals.
Cut straight, irregular shapes, and circles with this versatile tool. Let us help you find the right torch cutting equipment needed to get the job done. These hand cutting torches are designed for extra heavyduty operations such as fast, efficient scrap cutting, and reliable emergency hand cutting in a production mill environment. Victor introduced the edge regulator changing the landscape of gas regulation. Stettner, having suffered the loss of an eye in a welding accident, set out to design and build safer products for welding and cutting. Flow of gas keeps valve open spring activated gas flow once flow pressure decreases.
Miller electric straight hand cutting torches, length. Koikes clients benefit from their long history of gas cutting manufacture, torch research and development, and experience. Victor universal torches they combine the spiral and injector mixer principles. Unfollow cutting torch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. With a 2hose cutting torch, preheat pressure is set by the cutting oxygen. The ionized gas conducts electrical energy from the torch to the metal, which ignites the ionized gas and creates plasma. Safety in gas welding, cutting and similar processes. The oxygas cutting torch has many uses in steelwork.
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