CWELDCUT101 - Comprehensive Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting and Brazing

Course Description

This program describes the two basic thermal cutting processes: Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) and Oxyfuel Cutting. Students will learn how to safely operate a plasma arc cutting power source and make a cut. In oxyfuel cutting, students learn the use of fuel gases, how to set up an oxyfuel cutting operation and the safe handling and storage of combustible-gas cylinders. On the final day of this class students will learn the set up and practice proper brazing techniques.

Course Content

• Choose the proper PPE to use when cutting
• Identify hazards with fumes and gases, light radiation, fires and explosions, and compressed gases associated with OFC
• Students will learn about the different fuel gases used in OFC
• Students will learn how about cylinder safety, storage, transportation, and the equipment used to set up the OFC system
• Students will learn how to set up and adjust the oxyfuel torch
• Identify the different fuels used in oxyfuel cutting
• Identify safe cylinder practices, storage, handling, and equipment set-up
• Demonstrate how to safely set up, light, and adjust the oxyfuel cutting flame
• Demonstrate how to assemble the plasma arc cutting power source
• Demonstrate the ability to safely set up, adjust and make a cut using the PAC system
• Demonstrate the ability to measure and lay out the material for using a guide
• Demonstrate all brazing safety principles discussed
• Describe the brazing process
• Select the correct gases, base metals and consumable materials needed
• Navigate a Lincoln Electric brazing specification
• Demonstrate proper fit-up per Lincoln specification
• Complete a brazing joint with appropriate cleaning, cooling and heating procedures
• Evaluate a braze joint according to standards

30 Clock Hours: Lab - 25, Class - 5; CEUs - 3

Ankle high leather safety steel-toed shoes are mandatory for this class.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Comprehensive Program : Comprehensive Program Course Stream