Chapter 11 Oxyfuel Gas Welding Equipment and Supplies
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
A welder should have a thorough knowledge of the purpose, design, construction, and operation of welding equipment and supplies that he or she is using. This knowledge is necessary to ensure the safe, conscientious use of the equipment and supplies in the weld shop.
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
- Identify the various components of an oxyfuel gas welding outfit.
- Describe the function of each component of an oxyfuel gas welding outfit.
- Cite the maximum safe working pressure for acetylene gas.
- List all the safety equipment that should be worn and used for oxyfuel gas welding in various positions.
- Interpret the letters and number used for describing an oxyfuel gas welding rod in the AWS code.
A welder should have a thorough knowledge of the purpose, design, construction, and operation of welding equipment and supplies that he or she is using. This knowledge is necessary to ensure the safe, conscientious use of the equipment and supplies in the weld shop.
