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Oxyacetylene Cutting
Introduction to Oxygen and Acetylene Terminology
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12th Grade
11/11/2013

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oxygen
Definition
odorless, colorless gas that helps another gas burn
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green
Definition
color of oxygen cylinder
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oxygen hose
Definition
carries oxygen from regulator to the torch body
Term
regulator
Definition
lowers cylinder pressure to the needed working pressure and produces a steady flow of gas
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cylinder pressure gauge
Definition
shows actual pressure in cylinder
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working pressure gauge
Definition
shows the working or line pressure
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regulator adjusting screw
Definition
must be released before opening the cylinder valve
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acetylene gas
Definition
mixed with oxygen to make the hottest known flame
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black
Definition
color of acetylene gas cylinder
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t-wrench
Definition
tool used to turn acetylene gas cylinder valve on and off
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right-hand threads
Definition
way hose attaches to oxygen regulators
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left-hand threads
Definition
way hose attaches to acetylene regulators
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torch
Definition
tool that mixes oxygen and acetylene and controls the flow of gases to the end of its tip
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torch needle valve
Definition
fitting at rear of torch where gases are connected by a hose to the torch
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preheat oxygen valve
Definition
adjusts flow of oxygen before cutting begins
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cutting oxygen valve
Definition
lever operator squeezes to allow more oxygen to flow
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sparklighter
Definition

tool for lighting welding torch

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cylinder cap
Definition
covers valve when cylinder not in use
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