FAB2040 Thermal Cutting
Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students develop basic skills to use, safely and efficiently, thermal cutting equipment and supplies.
- Prerequisite
- FAB1040: Oxyacetylene Welding
- Parameters
- Access to a fabrication work centre, complete with thermal cutting equipment, and to instruction from an individual with formal, specialized training in oxyfuel cutting practices.
Outcomes The student will:
1 take preventive measures to avoid accidents and personal injury to self and others by identifying health and safety hazards associated with thermal cutting
1.1 identify the workplace labels and precautionary procedures when using:
1.1.1 compressed gas
1.1.2 flammable materials
1.1.3 oxidizing materials
1.1.4 electrical equipment
1.2 review a safety plan in case of an accident
1.3 locate the recommended fire extinguisher
1.4 locate and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment
1.5 locate and clear the work station of all combustible materials
2 identify safe start-up and shut-down cutting procedures
2.1 describe the correct way to start a cut and pierce a hole
2.2 describe the appropriate method to:
2.2.1 start an arc
2.2.2 set stand-off distance
2.2.3 control the kerf
2.3 describe correct start-up and shut-down procedures
3 demonstrate basic manual cutting operations
3.1 describe common metals that can be successfully cut using:
3.1.1 oxyfuel
3.1.2 air carbon arc
3.1.3 shielded metal arc
3.1.4 plasma arc processes
3.2 describe the oxyfuel process in relation to:
3.2.1 ignition temperature and identification
3.2.2 slag and oxide removal
3.3 identify the types of cutting fuels, their operating temperatures and their efficiency ratios
3.4 identify the parts of a cutting torch and their function
3.5 describe the relationship between tip size, metal thickness and gas pressures
3.6 describe the factors controlling tip selection; e.g., depth of cut, type of material, condition of metal, type and quality of cut
3.7 describe the plasma arc process in relation to:
3.7.1 arc formation
3.7.2 cutting gas
3.7.3 cooling
3.7.4 dross formation
3.8 identify and describe the purpose of the parts of a plasma arc cutting system
3.9 list the advantages of using a plasma arc cutting system
3.10 select and adjust the appropriate equipment for a given cutting operation
3.11 demonstrate the use of oxyfuel equipment to cut straight edges and bevels, curves and holes in mild steel plate
3.12 demonstrate the use of plasma arc to cut:
3.12.1 straight and curved cuts
3.12.2 holes in ferrous and non-ferrous metals
3.13 demonstrate the safe use of carbon arc gouging equipment
3.14 inspect a cut and determine ways to improve the quality of the cut related to the size of the preheating flame, oxygen pressure, cutting speed and different machine settings, gas pressures, and cutting speeds for plasma arc cutting
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
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