Technology

Vocational Livelihood 11
Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 8
TITLE : CUTTING PROCEDURES
Writer : Rubener P. Tacsay
Reviewer : Orlando A. Joven Jr (Validator)
Emmanuel B. Penetrante (Technical)
 EXPECTATIONS

At the end of this module, the learners will be able to:

 identify the acceptable practice in preparation of surfaces and edges of work;
materials
 set acceptable pressure and nozzle in cutting metal; and
 explain the important of torches in cutting

PRETEST

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer in every items. Provide separate
answer sheet.

_____1. These is the part of cutting tools where two gases (oxygen and acetylene)
mixed together
a. Gas hose connection
b. Gas needle valve
c. Cutting oxygen tube
d. Torch head
_____2. Part of cutting torch where in the gases are connected to the two cylinders
a. Pre-heating gas tube
b. High pressure oxygen tube
c. Torch head
d. Gas and acetylene hose connection
_____3. These valves adjusted the oxygen at acetylene flow
a. Needle valve
b. Tip
c. torch head
d. valve level
_____4. When cutting carbon plate, head of cutting torch should always in;
a. 750 head
b. 900 head
c. 450 head
d. Any angle
_____5. These buttons push mixed oxy-acetylene into the torch tip
a. Torch head
b. Cutting valve lever
c. Needle valve
d. head
 RECAP

Why is cleaning the surface and edges of metal so important?

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LESSON

CUTTING PROCEDURE
INTRODUCTION:

In previous module we have identified the tools need for cutting we also discussed
the different part ang function of cutting equipment, even defying what is oxy-
acetylene and oxy-fuel and named different examples of cutting machine. since we
already have knowledge this module will generalize tin cutting machine we are now
going to develop or enhance our skill by, following the proper procedure in cutting.
This module consists of step by step cutting procedure.

Materials;

40 pcs 1/18x3x6
Oxy-acetylene Cutting equipment
Portable angle grinder
PPE

Procedure:
Measuring
Secure proper physical protective equipment (PPE) before do the cutting task
Using tape measure, start measuring the mild carbon plate,

Cutting Procedure:
*Please see module 1,2,3 for the step by step procedure of setting up the oxy-
acetylene
1. First open the oxygen needle valve all the
way up, the open the acetylene valve a little

2. light the torch with the used of igniter or

busted lighter, you may see the dark color of
smoke coming from the tip of the torch that is
the acetylene the natural gas that burn on the
atmosphere

if no sparker used busted lighter

3. Then slowly open the oxygen needle valve beside

the oxygen valve lever, try to adjust the torch until
you see the little cone

4. Press the oxygen lever to determine if the size of the cone is enough

5. Preheat the metal for a moment, and when you see

the cherry red color on the metal, press the oxygen lever
and drag the torch on the direction of cut. Don’t move it
to fast or to slow because it may affect the cut of metal
Direction and movement of cut:
Moderate movement of torch with correct angle of tip

Too SPEED Movement

Result of TOO FAST MOVEMENT

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EGmrPiumEU
 Result of TOO SLOW MOVEMENT
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EGmrPiumEU

Cut the mild steel plate into 40 pieces using oxy-acetylene equipment
(usually the typical steel has a standard measure of 21 feet. 21 ft. divided by 40 pcs;
it means that you need to cut 6 inches per every steel to gain the 40 pcs mild steel)

6.After series of cutting, close first the oxygen level, the oxygen needle valve, then
close the oxygen needle, fire out.
7. For safety measure realest the excess oxygen and acetylene gases from connection
host unto the cutting torch by pressing the oxygen lever.
8. Put down the oxy-acetylene torch, then close the oxygen cylinder valve, and lastly
close the acetylene cylinder valve.

Close the oxygen safety close the acetylene safety

valve and regulator valve and regulator
 ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY NO.1: Identify the pictures, tell if it is a result of moderate, too slow or
too fast movement

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3. _______________________________ 4. _________________________________

5. ________________________________ 5. _________________________________

ACTIVITY NO.2
Make a short write up on “What are the different factors needed to consider when
using the flow cutting machine?
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 WRAP–UP
SELF-CHECK 3

SETTING UP A CUTTING TORCH

Use the checklist below as basis for judging whether you meet the required
competency. Write YES or NO for your answer in a separate answer sheet.

Performance Indicators YES NO

1. Can secure Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders to the cart or
wall correctly
2.Can remove safety caps and crack cylinder valve properly
3. Can check all part of the damage.
4.Can attach regulators cylinder correctly
5.Can attach flow valves and hoses to the gas’s outlet
6.Can install the cutting tip
7.Can back-up the pressure regulating screw before opening
the cylinder valves
8. Can adjust the regulating screw to satisfy the working
pressure needed
9. Can set-up cutting outfit correctly ready for use.

Note: Have learners assess their performance. For criteria needing assistance, provide
the appropriate intervention/s

VALUING

Aside from correct set up the working pressure in oxy-fuel cutting, why it is necessary
to observed the correct angle torch and speed movement of cutting?
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 POSTTEST

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer in every items.

1. What should be the assign colored coded for Oxygen and Acetylene hoses?

a. oxygen green, acetylene black or red

b. oxygen green or black, acetylene red
c. oxygen green, acetylene red
d. oxygen green or black, acetylene red or black

2. Which of the following is considered as a line pressure gauge?

a. regulator
b. low pressure gauge
c. high pressure gauge
d. valve gauge.

3. What is the typical characteristic of a neutral flame?

a. acetylene and with excess oxygen

b. balance of oxygen and acetylene
c. oxygen with excess acetylene
d. acetylene burning in the atmosphere

4. What is the acronym OFC stand for?

a. Oxy-fuel cutting
b. Oxy-fused cutting
c. Oxygen fueled cutting
d. None of the above

5. What is the term “Cracking” means?

a. blowing-out of dirt lodge in the valve

b. release of gas from the torch valve
c. release of gas from the pressure gauge
d. release of gas from the torch tip
 KEY TO CORRECTION

6. moderate
5. A 5. Too fast 5. B
4. A 4. Too slow 4. B
3. D 3. Too fast 3. B
2. A 2. moderate 2. D
1. C 1. Too fast 1. D
POST TEST ACTIVITY PRETEST

References

Government of the Philippines. DepEd-NCR Shielded Metal Arc Welding Module 1

series 2019
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^ Sacks, Raymond; Bohnart, E. (2005). "17". Welding Principles and Practices (Third ed.). New York:
McGraw_Hill. p. 597. ISBN 978-0-07-825060-6.^ see the online seller Amazon, for example

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhDwwmtqH-Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EGmrPiumEU