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Oxy Fuel Cutting Systems

Basic Setup & Use

Tim Turner
Typical Torch System
Oxygen Cylinder
Acetylene Cylinder
Method of Securing the cylinders
Caps
Regulators
Backflash arrestors
Hoses
Torch Body
Torch Head
Torch Tip
Clothing and Eye/Face Protection
Oxygen Cylinders
Oxygen is very pure - 99%
Pressure is about 2200 psi at 700 F
Hydrostatic tested to 3300 psi
Forged from a single piece of steel -
no welding
Minimum of 1/4 thickness
Annealed periodically
Stored away from combustibles
5 high wall
1/2 hour fire rating
Oxygen cylinder sizes:

T K S D,E,Y, Q ME MBE XAD R


U,LE
LK MD
Liquid Oxygen is stored in a dewer flask
Acetylene Cylinders
Acetone - absorbs acetylene under pressure
Consumption rate = 1/7 content per hour
Fusible plug - 2120 F
Temperature has an extreme affect on pressure
Let stand upright at least 20 minutes before using
Protected valve or cylinder cap
Stored away from oxygen and combustibles
5 high wall
1/2 hour fire rating
WK WS WC WQ
WTL WCL
Acetylene Cylinders
C2H2 - Made from calcium carbide and water
Welded construction
Monolithic filler - Asbestos fibers, balsawood (85%
porus)
Acetone - absorbs acetylene under pressure
Fusible plug - 2120 F
Consumption rate = 1/7 content per hour
Temperature has an extreme affect on pressure
Let stand 20 minutes before using
Protected valve or cylinder cap
Sold by cubic feet - determined by weight of the
cylinders
Oxygen Cylinder Valve
Brass Construction
Double back seat - NEVER
LEAVE HALF OPEN
Pop off valve - (fragile
disk)
Right hand Thread
Acetylene Cylinder Valve
Brass Construction
Packed valve - OPEN 1/2 TO 3/4 TURN
Hand wheel or tank wrench - NEVER
REMOVE WRENCH during use
RH (Male) or LH (Female) Thread
Manifold Systems
Increased Efficiency
more stations
no downtime
Parts:
Cylinders
Hoses - Brass or braided
Check valves or hand valves
Flashback Arrestors - OSHA
Regulators
Main valves
Procedure for changing tanks:

Continuous supply of gasses


Do not allow empties to be pressurized
Valves and/or checkvalves
Never unsecure cylinders without protective
caps
Check for Leaks
MT - DATE
Regulators
Gauges - High and Low pressure
Bonnet - weakest point
Adjusting screw - Clockwise = On
Regulators
Single stage - less expensive
Dual stage - more accurate - lump on back - 200 psi
Nozzle Type - low volume
Stem type - High Volume
Gauges - High and Low pressure - bourbon tube
Bonnet - weakest point
Adjusting screw - Clockwise = On
Protector Cap
Protects valve from being knocked off
Must be in place when Regulators are off
Backflash Arrestor
Torch / Manifold
Regulator / torch
Hoses
Acetylene = Red
Notch around nut means LH thread
Oxygen = Green
RH Thread
New Hoses have talc inside - Blow out
before connecting to torch
Needle valves
What each does
Preheat / Cutting hole pressures
Tightening
Torch Body
single stage / dual stage
Cutting Head
Preheat oxygen needle valve
Seat type / Graphite type - tightening
Body to head connection - tightening
Oxygen lever - regulator setting, #1 needle
valve setting
Cutting Tips
1 or 2 piece
sizes relate to # Drill Sizes
Hand / Wrench tight

Rosebud
Tip Cleaners
Acetylene safety Precautions
Never call acetylene gas
Extremely explosive with air or oxygen
Leave wrench on tank
Oxygen Safety Precautions
Never call oxygen Air
Never allow oxygen to come in contact with
oil, grease, or other petroleum bases
Never use oxygen for compressed air
Never move cylinders without caps
Always secure cylinders
Setup Procedures for Oxy-
Acetylene Systems
Do not move cylinders without valve protection
Secure cylinders
Inspect threads
Crack Oxygen Valve
Attach regulators and tighten
Blow talc from new hoses
Attach Flashback arrestors, check valves, hoses, check
valves, torch body, torch head, and tip
Properly pressurize torch and check for leaks
Procedures for Lighting Oxy-
Acetylene Systems
SCREW ADJUSTING SCREW OUT
Stand to the side of the adjusting screw
Open tanks one at a time (Oxygen wide, Acetylene 1/2 turn)
Adjust regulators
Bleed lines one at a time
Fine adjustments made while bleeding the hoses
Open the acetylene needle valve and light torch
Open high pressure oxygen needle valve wide
Adjust to a neutral flame
Shut Down Procedure for Oxy-
Acetylene Systems
Turn off acetylene needle valve
Turn off preheat oxygen needle valve
Turn off tanks
Bleed lines one at a time
TURN ADJUSTING SCREWS OUT
Turn off all needle valves
Flame types

Carborizing Neutral Oxidizing


Starting or restarting a cut
Resume
Heat
Move Cutting
thethe
starting
oxygen point
hole off the edge
of the plate and start the oxygen
stream
Offhand Cutting Techniques
Rolling your hands
Pre-load your wrist and forearm
Roll, dont slide for a smoother cut
Sliding the torch through your fingers
Apply pressure to torch tubes with thumb and index
finger
Keep other three fingers in fist
Dont move the torch body hand during stops and
starts.
Beveling Angles
Slide the torch through your fingers toward
you.
Only move the hand nearest the flame when
continuing the cut.
Keep your other three fingers in your fist.
This will keep your hands cooler and allow
you to make a better cut.
Safety
Backflash
Turn Oxygen off first
Watch where you cut
Dont blow molten metal toward another person
Dont melt the hoses
Dont drop metal on hoses
Dont let hoses lay on hot metal
Headgear Assembly
Forehead pad
Proper adjustment
How to assemble
How lenses go in
Cleaning different types of lenses
Autochange hoods
Shade numbers for various things
Cracked or broken hoods
Hood designs (pipeliner, short, sock, brazing shield,
handheld).

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