Oxy-Fuel Equipment Cutting Test Flashcards
What fuel gas is most frequently used?
Acetylene
A combination torch is used for cutting only. t or f?
False
If acetylene is used in a tip with more than eight preheat holes or in a two-piece tip the cutting tip will overheat and explode. t or f?
True
A cutting torch is used for cutting, welding and heating. t or f
F
Most hand torches can cut metal up to seven inches thick. t or f
t
It is possible to cut steel that is four feet thick. t or f
True
Acetylene should be used in a two-piece cutting tip. t or f?
f
Acetylene cutting tips should be one piece with 1 to 6 preheat holes. T or F?
T
The chance of a flashback is less with low pressure regulator settings that with high pressure settings. t or f?
F
The oxyfuel gas cutting torch works as a result of the metal being rapidly melted. t or f?
F
Hard slag is easier than soft slag to remove. t or f?
f
Distortion is not a problem if the correct fuel gas is used. t or f?
F
By looking at the drag lilnes in a cut, you can determine whether the cut was made correctly or incorrectly. t or f?
T
The two major methods for controlling distortion while make a cut is making two parallel cuts at the same time and speed and making a short cut and skipping a strip to keep the plate from separating. t or f?
T
The advantage of a combination welding and cutting torch is it can be used for cutting, welding, and heating. t or f
t
