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Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 2
TITLE : SETTING UP 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

 enumerate the different set of oxy-acetylene cutting tool;
 Differentiate cutting torches to welding torch; and
 Set up cutting equipment with the acceptable occupation
health and safety standard.

PRETEST

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

1. Inject Torches can use fuel gases with pressure as low as:
a. 7 psi (0.49 kg/cm2)
b. 2 psi (0.14 kg/cm2)
c. 6 oz./in2 (26.3 g/cm2)
d. 9 oz./in2 (39.4 g/cm2)
2. The term “Cracking” means:
a. blowing-out of dirt lodge in the valve
b. release of gas from the torch valve
c. release of gas from the pressure gauge
d. release of gas from the torch tip
3. These gases that can be use in Oxyfuel cutting operations except;
a. MAPP
b. natural gas
c. propane
d. alcohol
4. Aside from Flint lighter, which of the following is the alternative to igniter
torch
a. Lighter
b. Safety Matches
c. Busted lighter
d. None of the above
5. These is the tool use to secure oxygen and acetylene cylinder to the cart or
wall
a. Regulator’
b. Need valve
c. Chain
d. Cutting torch
 RECAP

What are the basic tools / fitting for oxy-acetylene?

1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________
4. _________________________
5. _________________________

L E S S ON

QUARTER 1: Time Allotment: 40 Hours

SETTING UP CUTTING EQUIPMENT

There are varieties of inlet or cylinder fitting available to ensure that the
regulator cannot be connected to the wrong gas or pressure. A few adaptors
are available that allow some regulators to be attached to a different type of
fitting.
Two most common types:
1. Adapt a left-hand male acetylene cylinder fitting to right -handed female
regulator fitting or vice- versa.
2. Adapt a female acetylene cylinder fitting to a male regulator fitting.

Oxy acetylene fuel cutting occurs when oxygen is directed to heated metal
resulting in the metal burning or oxidizing away.
Oxygen is required to support any burning process. Oxygen is not flammable by
itself, however, it increases the speed and force with which burning takes place.
When combined with acetylene, the flame becomes hotter and combustion is faster.
An oxyfuel torch can be fitted with cutting attachments instead of using a welding
head. The cutting attachments can be used to cut steel approximately 6 inches
thick. Oxyfuel cutting operations can use gasses such as oxygen, acetylene, MAPP,
natural gas and propane.
Oxyacetylene Equipment Check List Includes:

 Oxygen regulator
 Acetylene regulator
 Oxygen/Acetylene welding hose
 Hose couplings
 Single-purpose oxyfuel cutting torch
 Cylinders and cart
 Flash arrestor and check vales (protective equipment)
 Flint lighter to ignite torch

Oxy-acetylene cylinder fitting set

SETTING UP OXY -ACETYLENE EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED:
Oxygen regulator
Acetylene regulator
Oxygen/Acetylene welding hose
Hose couplings
Single-purpose oxyfuel cutting torch
Cylinders and cart
Flash arrestor and check vales (protective equipment)
Flint lighter to ignite torch
Set of Wrench
 PROCEDURE:
1.Secure oxygen and acetylene cylinder to the cart or wall before the removal of the
safety caps

Slot are provided as anchoring points for Remove the valve protection cap from
the safety chains on the welding cart cylinder which secured in the cart

2. After removing the safety caps, stand to the one side and crack open, the
quickly close the cylinder valves to ensure no dust or any other foreign body may
cause for igniting fire.
3. Visually check all parts for any damage.
4. Attached the regulators to the cylinder valves. And tighten securely with a
wrench.

Installing regulator using flare nut or adjustable wrench.

5. Attach the reverse valves in the gas outlet. And the attach the hose

The reverse flow valve is already Tighten the hose connection

attached to the regulator before
attaching the hose connector
6. If the torch is a combination-type torch, attach the cutting head.

Attach the torch flame pipe to the hose

7. Install the cutting tip on the torch.

Typical cutting torch assembly with attached torch tip

8. Before the cylinder valve is opened, Back-up the pressure regulating screw so
that the valve opens the gauge to zero for welding pressure.

working pressure in zero pound

Turning the adjustable handle to back-out pressure and turning zero pound on
meter gauge reading

Stand on the side of the regulator as the cylinder valve is opened slowly

Opening of cylinder valve to merge in the hose

Note: Oxygen valve is opened all the way until it become tight while acetylene valve
is opened not more than half turn.
9. Open the cylinder torch valve (needle valve) and then turn the regulating screw
slowly until 2 psi to 4 psi (1 ksi-2ksi ) for working pressure gauge. Then close the
needle valve (acetylene)

10. Open the oxygen torch valve (needle valve) and turn the regulating screw slowly
until 4 psi to 6 psi for the working pressure gauge, the close the needle valve
(oxygen)

 If you are using a combination welding and cutting torch, the oxygen valve
nearest the hose must be opened fully before the flame adjusting valve of
cutting level will work.
The oxygen valve near the hose connection must be opened fully, before the cutting
level will work.

11. Cutting Set-up is ready for the next task.

ACTIVITIES

ACT NO.1 : Draw the complete set of oxy-acetylene fitting, Colored oxygen
cylinder, regulator and hose with GREEN, and colored acetylene cylinder,
regulator and hose with RED
ACT NO.2
EASSAY: Explain the difference of Oxy fuel cutting Torch to welding torch
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WRAP–UP
SETTING UP A CUTTING TORCH

Use the checklist below as basis for judging Whether you meet the required
competency. Mark check in the space provided.

Performance Indicators YES NO

1. Can secure Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders to the cart or
wall correctly
2.Can remove safety caps and crack cylinder valve properly
3.Can check all part of the damage.
4.Can attach regulators cylinder correctly
5.Can attach flow valves and hoses to the gas’s outlet
6.Can install the cutting tip
7.Can back-up the pressure regulating screw before opening
the cylinder valves
8. Can adjust the regulating screw to satisfy the working
pressure needed
9. Can set-up cutting outfit correctly ready for use.
Note: Have learners assess their performance. For criteria needing assistance,
provide the appropriate intervention/s

VALUING
Proper procedure in operating the oxy-acetylene is the important thing to consider
it will prevent unnecessary incident that may occur if we skip on doing it. Why is it
necessary to turn off first the needle valve oxygen before the Acetylene?
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 POSTTEST
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer in every items.Oxygen and
Acetylene hoses should be colored code.

1. Which of the given answer is correct?

a. oxygen green, acetylene black or red

b. oxygen green or black, acetylene red
c. oxygen green, acetylene red
d. oxygen green or black, acetylene red or black

2. Which of the following is considered as a line pressure gauge?

a. regulator
b. low pressure gauge
c. high pressure gauge
d. valve gauge.

3. What is the typical characteristic of a neutral flame?

a. acetylene and with excess oxygen
b. balance of oxygen and acetylene
c. oxygen with excess acetylene
d. acetylene burning in the atmosphere

4. What is OFC acronym stand for?

a. Oxy-fuel cutting
b. Oxy-fused cutting
c. Oxygen fueled cutting
d. None of the above.

5. What is the term “Cracking” means?

a. blowing-out of dirt lodge in the valve
b. release of gas from the torch valve
c. release of gas from the pressure gauge
d. release of gas from the torch tip
 KEY TO CORRECTION
5. A 5. C 5.D 5. C
4. A. 4. E. 4.B 4. C
3. D 3. B. 3.C 3. D
2. A 2. A. 2.E 2. B
1. C 1. D. 1.A 1. C
POST TEST ACTIVITY 2 ACTIVITY 1 PRETEST

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