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Oxy-Fuel Cutting

Set up and run an oxy-acetylene cutting torch safely: flashback arrestors on both lines, the neutral preheat flame, matching tip size and oxygen pressure to material thickness, and the correct startup and shutdown sequence. Built on ANSI Z49.1 / OSHA 1910.252 safety fundamentals so the torch stays a tool, not a hazard.

Intermediate 4.0 hours 2 guides Includes assessment

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Oxy-Fuel Cutting

Cutting carbon steel plate, pipe, and structural shapes with an acetylene/oxygen torch. Used for beveling weld prep, scrapping heavy steel, and demolition work where electrical power isn't available. Good torch operators know tip sizes, ...

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