SAFETY
This piece of equipment must be worn in the shop at ALL times.
What is safety glasses?
This is the term for the flame that is to be achieved when adjusting the oxyfuel combination.
What is a neutral flame?
In the rod designation E6010, the "E" stands for this.
What is arc electrode?
When setting up or shutting down an oxyfuel outfit, this gas is always first.
What is the fuel gas?
SMAW stands for this.
What is Shielded Metal Arc Welding?
This piece of equipment must be on and clear of obstructions at all times while welding or grinding in confined spaces.
What is ventilation?
This piece of equipment will prevent the flame from traveling back into the hoses, regulator, and cylinder.
What is a flashback arrestor?
This piece of equipment is referred to as the "whip".
What is the electrode lead?
This is and ONLY THIS is used to ignite the acetylene flame.
What is a striker/spark lighter?
This piece of equipment is referred to as the "stinger".
What is the electrode holder?
When a piece of equipment is faulty or damaged, you must tell one of these two people.
What is Mr. Sellers or Mr. Jutson?
The high pressure gauge shows this and the low pressure gauge shows this.
What is bottle pressure and working pressure?
In DCEN, the current will flow from this piece of equipment to this piece of equipment.
What is electrode to base metal?
This piece of equipment will allow gas to flow in one direction but not the opposite direction.
What is a check valve?
In DCEP, the current will flow from this piece of equipment to this piece of equipment.
What is the base metal to the electrode?
When working in the shop you must know where these three items are.
What is fire extinguisher, fire blanket, and emergency pull station (emergency stop button)?
The notches on the fuel fittings indicate this.
What is left hand threads?
This term refers to the amount of pressure is required to pull a weld apart.
What is tensile strength?
This item must be closed before opening a cylinder.
What is the regulator?
As the arc melts the electrode, this becomes the shielding gas and protects the weld puddle from atmospheric conditions.
What is the flux?
These three items must be in place at all times when working with power tools/equipment.
What is guards, grounds, and safety zones?
This item allows the operator to control the gas pressure at the torch and must be open when adjusting the working pressure of a gas.
What is the (torch) adjustment valve?
In the rod designation E7024, the "2" indicates this.
What is the weld puddle is ONLY stable in the flat position?
This is the temperature of a neutral oxy-acetylene flame and this is the temperature of a neutral oxy-propane flame.
What is 5800 and 5300 degrees F?
These defects are caused by a long arc gap.
What is an unstable arc (undercut) and excessive penetration?