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Oxyfuel Cutting
Words related to oxyfuel cutting process & equipment (English for Welding)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 90 degree cutting head | a torch head that is bent at a right angle for easier cutting |
| acetylene (C2H2) | a fuel gas used with oxygen to create a hot flame for cutting |
| bleed | to release gas from a system to remove pressure |
| carburizing flame (reducing flame) | a flame with extra fuel gas that adds carbon to the metal. |
| chain | always use a metal chain to hold gas tanks in place so they do not fall |
| check valve | a device that allows gas to flow in only one direction |
| compressed gas | gas stored under high pressure in a cylinder |
| cones | bright inner parts of the flame. Look for sharp cones for a neutral flame |
| cutting jet (cutting flame or oxygen jet) | a stream of oxygen that cuts through heated metal |
| cutting tips | replaceable ends of the torch that shape the flame for cutting |
| cutting torch | a tool that mixes gases and produces a flame for cutting |
| cylinder pressure | the pressure of gas inside the tank |
| fittings | small parts that connect hoses and equipment together |
| flashback arrestor | a safety device that stops flame from traveling back into equipment |
| fusible plug | a safety part inside a gas tank that melts at high temperature to release pressure |
| high pressure gauge | a gauge that shows the pressure inside the cylinder |
| hose | flexible tube that carries gas from the tank to the torch |
| low pressure gauge | a gauge that shows the working pressure going out to the torch |
| manifold | a system that connects multiple gas lines together |
| neutral flame | a flame with balanced oxygen and fuel that burns cleanly |
| OFC (oxyfuel cutting) | a process that uses fuel gas and oxygen to cut metal |
| orifice | a small hole or opening where gas flows through, such as in a cutting tip |
| oxyfuel (oxy-acetylene) | a mixture of oxygen and a fuel gas (acetylene) |
| oxygen | a gas in the air that supports burning and is used for cutting metal |
| preheat flames | flames that heat the metal to the right temperature before cutting |
| pressure gauges | tools that show the pressure level in a system |
| pressure regulator | a device that controls and reduces gas pressure from a cylinder |
| protective valve cover (safety cap) | a cover that protects the cylinder valve from damage |
| PSI | pounds per square inch (used to measure pressure) |
| striker | a tool used to make a spark and light the torch |
| tanks (bottles or cylinders) | strong containers used to store compressed gases |
| valves | controls that open or close the flow of gas |
| working pressure | the pressure going to the torch while doing the cutting work |
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