Oxy-Acetylene Torches
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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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Oxy-Acetylene Torches | |
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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
- 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.