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Blow out cylinder valve Turn on cylinder valve first and then adjust the regulator pressure screw. Never stand in front or behind a regulator when opening the cylinder valve Open cylinder valve slowly
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Storage of cylinders
Storage area must be well ventilated Cylinders must be at least 20 feet from combustibles Valves must be closed Valve protection must be in place Inside storage must be limited to 2,000 cubic feet. Cylinders must be stored in upright position Oxygen must be at least 20 feet from fuel gas or 5 feet with a 1/2 hour fire barrier Separate oxygen from fuel gas
Installation
Arc welding requires proper installation of equipment. A critical part of installation is ensuring that proper grounding is completed.
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Resistance Welding
Definition:
This is a group of fusion welding processes that use heat and pressure to make the coalescence.
The heat comes from electrical resistance to current flow at the site of the weld.
Resistance Welding
Spot Welding
A process typically used in high-volume, rapid welding applications.
The pieces to be joined are clamped between two electrodes under force, and an electrical current is sent through them.
The advantages of spot welding are many and include the fact that it is:
An economical process Adaptable to a wide variety of materials including low carbon steel, coated steels, stainless steel, aluminum, nickel, titanium, and copper alloys Applicable to a variety of thicknesses A process with short cycle times A robust process Tolerant to fit-up variations
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Welding/Cutting Hazards
Potential Hazards
Fires may start by hot materials igniting nearby combustibles. Burns to the operator may occur if unprotected skin comes into contact with the extremely hot work. Magnetic fields could easily destroy/disrupt electronic components, stored data if not careful.
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Welding/Cutting Hazards
Potential Hazards Cont.:
Metal fumes from vaporizing of the work with the extremely hot arcs may be inhaled into the workers lungs. Certain metals and metal oxide fumes, including zinc, cadmium and beryllium, produce serious illnesses when inhaled. Fluxes used with welding to create inert atmospheres at the point of the weld also present inhalation hazards. All welding and cutting must have adequate ventilation to protect the person doing the welding and those working around the welding area.
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Benefits:
Shielding Gases:
Welds with or without filler metal Precise control of welding variables (heat) Low distortion
Argon 2 to 5% Hydrogen w/Helium
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Benefits:
Applications
Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) is used to weld all commercially important metals, including steel, aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.
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Shielding Gases
No shield gases added Lower sensitivity to Wind
Cutting
Definition:
A stream of oxygen is directed against a piece of heated metal, causing the metal to oxidize or burn away.
Making a Cut
Mark a line as a guide. Turn on acetylene as for welding and light. Turn on oxygen adjusting flame to neutral. Make sure the oxygen lever flame remains neutral. Place metal on the cutting table so metal will fall clear. Flame Types:
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Brazing
Definition:
A process which a filler metal is placed at or between the faying surfaces, the temperature is raised high enough to melt the filler metal but not the base metal.
The molten metal fills the spaces by capillary attraction.
Torch Brazing
Oxy-fuel torch with a carburizing flame First heat the joint then add the filler metal
Hot work permit should be used outside designated areas to ensure that all fire hazards are controlled Use of fire watch
1/2 hour after operation ceases
Follow proper procedures to prevent fires Use appropriate engineering controls Wear appropriate PPE
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