Oxy-Acetylene Welding 101

What is the most affordable way to get started with welding?

• Electric welding

• Gas welding

• Forge welding

• Blacksmithing

What are the benefits of having a gas welding outfit?

• Cutting steel sheet, bar, and plate

• Heating heavy stock for bending

• Soft soldering and silver soldering

• All of the above

Which welding process was the very first welding process?

• Gas welding

• Electric welding

• Forge welding

• Blacksmithing

What are some potential safety hazards with gas welding?

• Fire hazards

• Explosion hazards

• Toxic fumes

• All of the above

What is the purpose of regulators in gas welding?

• To convert high-pressure gas to safer levels

• To control the flow of gas

• To ensure safety while welding

• All of the above

What is the correct flame color for a neutral flame in gas welding?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

• Green

What happens if you add too much oxygen in gas welding?

• The flame becomes louder

• The flame becomes brighter

• The flame becomes shorter

• All of the above

What is the recommended angle to hold the torch in gas welding?

• 0 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 180 degrees

What is the next step after practicing moving the puddle in gas welding?

• Adding welding rod

• Increasing the flame temperature

• Changing the torch angle

• Extinguishing the flame

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

What type of flame is recommended for welding in gas welding?

• Neutral flame

• Oxidizing flame

• Reducing flame

• Carburizing flame