Safe Cutting Environment and Protective Equipment (04:45)

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Viewers learn the importance of shop and equipment inspection, welding area safety, proper ventilation, personal protective equipment (PPE), protective clothing, hearing and eye protection, viewing filters, and more.

Oxy-Fuel Cutting Systems (03:22)

A basic component system includes the oxygen cylinder (containing oxygen under extreme pressure) and the acetylene fuel cylinder. An overview of safety procedures is included.

Setting Up an Oxy-Acetylene System for Use (05:50)

Carefully inspect the welding work area and the entire oxy-acetylene system. Viewers learn how to set up an oxy-acetylene system through explanation and demonstrations.

Cutting Metals with an Oxy-Acetylene System (05:12)

Follow along with step-by-step procedures for cutting metals with an oxy-acetylene system. Watch welders correct coupling distance, travel speed, torch angle, machine finishing, and other aspects of handheld cutting.

Plasma Cutting Systems (02:19)

Plasma is a collection of charged particles called ions. Plasma can cut through all electrically conductive metals. It is a quick, efficient, and clean welding process. The system consists of a compressed air source, power, and torch head.

Plasma Cutting System Set-Up and Procedure (01:48)

Follow step-by-step procedures as a welder inspects the plasma cutting system for problems.

Cutting Metals with a Plasma Cutting System (03:39)

Viewers observe a welder demonstrating proper techniques for making clean cuts through metal. Learn how to troubleshoot for weld problems. A good plasma cut has a straight drag line and no slag or dross on the cut metal.

Credits: Oxy-fuel and Plasma Cutting (00:35)

Credits: Oxy-fuel and Plasma Cutting