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.

About the course:

The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of oxy acetylene safety equipment and operating Oxy-Acetylene equipment safely as well as to demonstrate the correct and safe way to perform some of the most common cuts.

This program shows the correct and safe use of Oxy-acetylene Cutting Equipment, and includes:

• Oxy acetylene Safety Equipment and Workshop Safety
• Gas and Gas Cylinders, their types and flow rates
• The Cutting Torch and the types and applications of the Tips
• Equipment knowledge and maintenance
• Techniques for setting-up and the cutting of metals
• Closing down safely and correctly