Welding and Cutting Flashcard

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What is acetylene commonly used for?

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As a colorless gas widely used as a fuel and chemical building block.

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What is the process of brazing?

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Joining two pieces of base metal with a metal filler that flows across the joint and cools to form a solid bond

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What is a carburizing flame?

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A flame that burns at a low temperature and can add extra carbon to welds.

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What is the function of a check valve?

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To allow gas to flow in only one direction

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What is a cutting torch used for?

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To cut materials

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What is a flint style striker used for?

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To strike sparks from high carbon or alloyed steel

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What does gouging mean?

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To scoop or force something out of its position

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What is an injector torch also called?

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An equal-pressure torch

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What is a neutral flame?

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A flame in which the amount of oxygen is just enough for burning.

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What is the function of a non-return valve?

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To prevent shock waves from coming back up the hoses and entering the cylinder