6.4 To describe the relationship between tip size, metal thickness, and gas pressures. 6.5 To cut coupons. 6.6 To cut required material using the semi-automatic cutting torch. See Modules 1 and 2. Students should demonstrate a knowledge of equipment, safety, set up, protective gear, compressed gas, cutting containers, flammable materials, oxidizing materials, and types of materials that can be cut.
Factors affecting cut quality include metal thickness and metal condition.
Students may cut materials to be used for an Electric Arc Practical. To develop effective use of tools and equipment in order to develop entry level skills in the welding trade. To use the language and terms specific to the welding field and to express knowledge of welding using communication skills. To use numeracy skills to measure and calculate required sizes and shapes of products used and constructed in welding. To cut straight lines on gauge metal.