Technology

Vocational Livelihood 11
Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 1
TITLE : PARTS AND FUNCTION OF CUTTING EQUIPMENT
Writer : Rubener P. Tacsay
Reviewer : Orlando A. Joven Jr (Validator)
Emmanuel B. Penetrante (Technical)
 EXPECTATIONS

At the end of this module, the learners will be able to:

a) check cutting equipment fittings, connection and power source in
accordance with the workplace procedure;
b) identify the different parts and explain function of tool in oxy -acetylene
cutting; and
c) perform the correct set up of oxy-acetylene cutting equipment.

PRETEST

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer in every items. Provide separate
answer sheet.

_____1. These is the part of cutting tools where two gases (oxygen and acetylene)
mixed together
a. Gas hose connection
b. Gas needle valve
c. Cutting oxygen tube
d. Torch head
_____2. Part of cutting torch where in the gases are connected to the two cylinders
a. Pre-heating gas tube
b. High pressure oxygen tube
c. Torch head
d. Gas and acetylene hose connection
_____3. These valves adjusted the oxygen at acetylene flow
a. Needle valve
b. Tip
c. torch head
d. valve level
_____4. When cutting carbon plate, head of cutting torch should always in;
a. 750 head
b. 900 head
c. 450 head
d. Any angle
_____5. These buttons push mixed oxy-acetylene into the torch tip
a. Torch head
b. Cutting valve lever
c. Needle valve
d. head
 RECAP

Do you still remember the basic competencies of shielded metal arc welding? Can
you list down all of it?
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LESSON

Parts and Functions of Cutting Equipment

Introduction:
Preparation of materials prior to welding is just one task to perform in the
shop. The appropriate cutting equipment must be installed and properly used in
order to meet the cutting requirement.
Oxy-acetylene cutting torch is the same as oxy-Fuel cutting torch. The
assembly of torch may vary in sizes for different types of works. These are small
torches for jewelry works. Large torches for heavy plate and special torches for
heating, brazing and soldering. Some use fuel-air mixture. These are no industrial
standards for tip size, tip threads or seats. Each style size, and type of torch can be
used only with tips made by the same manufacturer to fit-in the specific tank.

Oxy- Acetylene Cutting Equipment

A typical oxy-acetylene cutting and welding outfit requires compressed oxygen
and acetylene gases that are stored in the separate cylinders. Oxygen gas is placed
in the tall tank and the acetylene gas is stored in the small tank.

PARTS OF A BASIC OXY-ACETYLENE OUTFIT:

 1. Oxygen cylinder – A Tall 2. Acetylene Cylinder – A
tank cylinder where oxygen tank of lesser height where
gas is stored. acetylene gas is stored.

3. Regulator (Oxygen) – A 4. Regulator (acetylene) – a device to

device to regulate the flow of regulate the flow of acetylene. It has
oxygen. an arrow pointing towards the
directions of the torch body.
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5. Oxygen Hose (Green)- A type of 6. Acetylene Hose (Red)- A type of

hose wherein oxygen gas flows towards hose wherein acetylene gas flows
the direction of the torch body. towards the direction of the torch
body.

7. Safety Chain – A metal chain wrapped around the body of the cylinders and tied
securely to the metal frame stand.
 All the regulators do the same type job. They all work following the same
principle whether they are of low or high pressure; single or multiple stages; cylinder,
manifold, line, type, with the gas they regulate. The regulators which reduce high
pressure to low working pressure must be held constant over a range of flow rates
and volumes.

1. Working Pressure Gauge- It measures gas pressure that flows or released

from the torch body to the nozzle or tip.

2. Cylinder Pressure Gauge - It is a registered gas pressure found in the cylinder.

3. Safety Release Valve -It is made of a small ball held tightly against a seat by a
spring.
4. Gauge- It measures the amount of pressure or force of the gas that flows or is
released from the cylinder.

5. Regulator- They hold the force on both sides of a diaphragm in balance.

Acetylene Cylinder Valve Oxygen Cylinder Valve

 ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY NO.1: Draw Oxy Acetylene with labelled parts.

ACTIVITY NO.2
ESSAY: Explain the need to consider when operating oxy acetylene.
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 WRAP-UP

1. What is the importance of wrapped safety chain around the body of the
cylinders?
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2. Make a short write up that response on what did you learn from the lesson.
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VALUING
What is the important of using different color-coded hose and
regulator for oxygen cylinder and acetylene cylinder? Why pressure Gauge and safety
release valve important? Please elaborate your answer

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 POSTTEST

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer in every items.

_____1. They hold the force on both sides of a diaphragm in balance.
a. Regulator
b. Gauge
c. Safety Release valve
d. Working pressure gauge
_____2. It measures gas pressure that flows or released from the torch body to
the nozzle or tip.
a. Regulator
b. Gauge
c. Safety Release valve
d. Working pressure gauge
_____3. It is made up of a small ball held tightly against a seat by a spring.
a. Regulator
b. Gauge
c. Safety Release valve
d. Working pressure gauge
_____4. It measures the amount of pressure or force of the gas that flows or is
released from the cylinder
a. Regulator
b. Gauge
c. Safety Release valve
d. Working pressure gauge
_____5. It is a registered gas pressure found in the cylinder
a. Regulator
b. Gauge
c. Safety Release valve
d. Cylinder pressure gauge
 KEY TO CORRECTION

5. D 5. Oxy-acetylene Hose 5. B 5.A

4. B 4. Acetylene Cylinder 4. A 4.D
3. C 3. Acetylene Regulator 3. G 3.C
2. D 2.Oxygen Cylinder 2. C 2.A
1. A 1. Oxygen Regulator 1. D 1.B
POSTTEST ACTIVITY 2 ACTIVITY 1 PRETEST

References

Government of the Philippines. DepEd-NCR Shielded Metal Arc Welding Module 1

series 2019
WeldGuru.com. 2020. Accessed June, 2020. https://weldguru.com/oxy-fuel-
cutting/