Course Overview
This course covers the operation of oxy-acetylene torches, including safety, ignition, flame types, shut down and storage of equipment. Applications of the oxy-acetylene torch for heating, cutting and welding will be covered during practical exercises. Sessions will include an introduction to SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding. This course includes assignments, homework, and tests.
Prerequisite(s)
- Entry in to Trades Discovery – Must pass an Oxygen and Acetylene Safety Exam prior to any shop/practical work
Credits
2.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Identify the gases used in oxy-fuel cutting and welding
- Identify oxy-fuel cylinders, valves and safety devices
- State the safe procedures for handling, storing and transporting
- Identify oxygen and acetylene regulators
- State the safe procedures for handling and storing
- Identify hoses and oxy-fuel fittings
- State the safe procedures for handling and storing
- Identify torch assembly, torch line explosions and reverse flow check valves
- State the safe procedures for handling and storing
- List the components of a torch assembly
- Assemble a portable oxyacetylene outlet and test for leaks
- Light, adjust, shut-down and disassemble a portable oxyacetylene outfit
- Choose appropriate cutting tips for the job being performed
- Describe the oxyacetylene cutting process
- Safely assemble and maintain a cutting torch
- Set pressures and light and adjust a cutting torch
- Perform freehand cuts on mild steel plate
- Perform guided cuts on mild steel plate
- Perform freehand cuts on round stock and angle iron
- Execute piercing holes in mild steel plate
- Use the required safety and personal protective equipment
- Follow safe work procedures
- Describe the principles of fusion
- Identify factors affecting fusion welding
- Describe the safe procedures to be followed when welding mild steel
- Perform running beads without filler rod
- Perform running beads with filler rod
- Produce welded corner joints without filler rod
- Produce welded butt joints with filler rod
- Produce welded lap joints with filler rod
- Produce welded T-joints with filler rod
- Describe the oxyacetylene brazing process
- Describe the safe procedures to be followed when oxyacetylene brazing
- Use Oxyacetylene equipment and braze-weld lap joints in the flat position
- Practice SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
- Practice MIG (Metal Inert Gas)
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Use Oxygen and Acetylene Equipment (TEXP 1140) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Transportation
- Trades Discovery General
Associate Certificate Full-time
- Trades Discovery for Women
Associate Certificate Full-time
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