Oxy-Acetylene Cutting Flashcard

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What is the primary fuel gas used in oxy-acetylene cutting?

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Acetylene

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What role does oxygen play in the oxy-acetylene cutting process?

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It reacts with the metal to cause oxidation and cutting.

Front

Which of the following is the correct working temperature for an oxy-acetylene cutting flame? 1,000°F, 2,500°F, 6,300°F, 10,000°F

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6,300°F

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Which material is commonly cut using oxy-acetylene cutting? Options: Aluminum, Stainless steel, Mild steel, Copper

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Mild steel

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When adjusting the oxy-acetylene torch, which of the following should be done first? Set the oxygen valve, Open the acetylene valve, Light the torch, Set the acetylene valve to the desired pressure

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Open the acetylene valve

Front

What is the primary function of the shielding gas in MIG welding?

Back

To protect the weld pool from atmospheric contamination

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Which of the following is a common material used as the filler wire in MIG welding? Stainless steel, Aluminum, Mild steel, All of the above

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All of the above

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In MIG welding, what is the most common type of shielding gas used for welding steel?

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Argon and carbon dioxide mix

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What does the term "spatter" refer to in MIG welding?

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Small droplets of molten metal that scatter around the weld area

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What does the term "short circuit transfer" refer to in MIG welding?

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A welding method where the electrode wire briefly touches the weld pool, creating a short circuit.