Oxy-Acetylene Welding (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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What type of joining process is oxy-acetylene welding?
What type of joining process is oxy-acetylene welding?
Fusion joining process
What is the purpose of flash back arrestors in oxy-acetylene welding equipment?
What is the purpose of flash back arrestors in oxy-acetylene welding equipment?
Prevent flames from travelling back
How is acetylene gas stored in its bottle?
How is acetylene gas stored in its bottle?
Dissolved in acetone
What temperature does the neutral flame reach at the tip of its inner cone?
What temperature does the neutral flame reach at the tip of its inner cone?
Which material is the neutral flame ideal for welding?
Which material is the neutral flame ideal for welding?
Mild steel
What gas characteristic defines an oxidising flame?
What gas characteristic defines an oxidising flame?
Deliberate excess of oxygen
Which materials is the oxidising flame used for welding?
Which materials is the oxidising flame used for welding?
Copper, bronze, and brass
What visual feature identifies a carburising flame?
What visual feature identifies a carburising flame?
Acetylene feather from inner cone
Which materials require a carburising flame for welding?
Which materials require a carburising flame for welding?
Aluminium or stainless steel
What colour coding is used for oxygen equipment in oxy-acetylene welding?
What colour coding is used for oxygen equipment in oxy-acetylene welding?
Blue
What thread direction is used for oxygen attachments?
What thread direction is used for oxygen attachments?
Right-hand threads
What essential PPE protects eyes during oxy-acetylene welding?
What essential PPE protects eyes during oxy-acetylene welding?
Welding goggles with filter lenses