Oxy-Acetylene Torches: Difference between revisions
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* Eye damage from looking at the flame for extended periods. Shade 3 eye protection required. | |||
* Poisoning from gases produced when heating or vaporizing certain metals. Respirator required when appropriate. | |||
* Injury or death from explosion due to tool misuse. | |||
* Burns from flame, sparks, or hot workpieces. | |||
* Two highly dangerous situations to watch for. '''Immediately shut down'' Acetylene torch if either occurs: | |||
1. Pop sound. This is flashback. | |||
2. Purple flame. Burning Acetone from tank. | |||
Revision as of 15:45, 4 February 2024
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Extra precaution required for welders. Training / Tool Testing is essential. See Welding Safety doc. |
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Eye protection required! |
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| General Info | |
| Make | Various |
| Model | n/a |
| Serial | Unknown |
| Specs | n/a |
| Manual | n/a |
| Asylum Info | |
| Location | Metal Shop |
| Rubric | n/a |
| Training | Tool classes |
| Testing | Tool testing, or come to the shop on Tool Testing Night |
| Restrictions | red |
Use for:
- Heating or cutting metal, especially carbon steel.
- Brazing
- Welding (Arc may be preferable)
Do Not Use for
- Anything that might explode when heated.
- Anything that produces excessively noxious gases when heated or burned including:
- Galvanized
- Plated
- Painted
- Oiled
- Powder-coated
Safety Hazards
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- Eye damage from looking at the flame for extended periods. Shade 3 eye protection required.
- Poisoning from gases produced when heating or vaporizing certain metals. Respirator required when appropriate.
- Injury or death from explosion due to tool misuse.
- Burns from flame, sparks, or hot workpieces.
- Two highly dangerous situations to watch for. 'Immediately shut down Acetylene torch if either occurs:
1. Pop sound. This is flashback. 2. Purple flame. Burning Acetone from tank.
