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Oxy Acetylene Cutting and Safety
Oxy-Acetylene Welding is one of the most common forms of welding in use throughout industry. With the addition of a Cutting Torch the Oxy-acetylene Welding Unit becomes an efficient tool for the cutting of metals.
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Gauging and Cutting, Arc
"The principles which govern Arc Welding can be applied for two other purposes, Arc Gouging and Arc Cutting."
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Angle Grinders - Pre-Operational Safety Checks
The use of angle grinders can be extremely dangerous, posing a risk not only to the operator but to others in the work area. This safety short gives you some checks that should be performed before operating an angle grinder.
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Gas Cylinders - General Guidlines
Gas cylinders supply a wide variety of gases for a multitude of different industrial, medical and domestic purposes. This safety short gives you some general guidelines to apply when handling gas cylinders.
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Gas Cylinders - Pre-Use Checks
"Gas cylinders supply a wide variety of gases for a multitude of different industrial, medical and domestic purposes. This safety short gives you some checks to perform before using gas cylinders."
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Oxy-fuel and Plasma Cutting
"Preparing for a welding project usually involves cutting metal into specific shapes and pieces, a task that requires many of the same tools and skills used in welding. This video serves as a basic guide to two popular heat-based cutting methods: oxy-fuel and plasma." -- taken from description
Website & Articles
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Safe use of metal cutting guillotines
"Guidance on how to use guards and systems of work to eliminate and reduce workplace health and safety risks when using metal cutting guillotines."
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The Different Kinds of Metal Cutting
"When it comes to metal cutting, there are lot more options available than you might expect. Technology has come on leaps and bounds in the last few decades, enabling all different kinds of metal to be cut more smoothly, quickly and efficiently than ever before." -- taken from article.
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Metal cutting guillotines
Safety tips for using metal guillotines.
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How to use a cutting torch
"An oxy-acetylene torch, also known as a blow torch, is a dangerous cutting system, but it’s also a powerful and useful tool if you need to cut steel. By creating a safe work environment and carefully monitoring the pressure of the oxygen and acetylene, you can use an oxy-acetylene torch for any number of projects!"
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Gas welding and cutting kit
Images of the different components in an oxy cutting kit.
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What is CNC Machine Metal Cutting? : A comprehensive guide.
"In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the fundamentals of CNC machine metal cutting, exploring its principles, techniques, and applications." -- taken from website
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The 5 Most Common Types of Plasma Cutting Gases
"The most common plasma cutting gases include air, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. All five work well on thinner sheet metal, but plasma cutting manufacturers often use a combination of gases to increase throughput when sheet thickness increases."
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Hydrogen Torch Basics
Hydrogen torches use " a high-temperature flame used for cutting, welding and shaping various metals, glass, and certain thermoplastics."
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What's there to know about regulators?
The gas pressure regulators on the cylinders may not be the first thing that you notice, but differences in gauge size and colour-coding enable you to evaluate gas flow and cylinder contents even from a distance.
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Which metal cutting process is best for your application?
"Consider cut quality and operating costs when choosing oxyfuel, plasma, and laser cutting technologies" -- taken from article.
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Cutting Nozzle: A Key Component in Precision Cutting
"A cutting nozzle is an essential component in oxy-fuel cutting systems, playing a crucial role in directing the flame and oxygen stream that cuts through metal with accuracy and efficiency." -- taken from article
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5 Different Types of Metal Cutting Processes
The types of metal cutting processes in this article include, Laser Cutting, Fibre Laser Cutting, Oxy-Fuel or Flame Cutting, Plasma Cutting, and Waterjet Cutting.
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ESAB Knowledge - Cutting Nozzle Selection
"Four steps to cutting nizzle selection."
