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 material should the filler rod be made from?
What material should the filler rod be made from?
Same material as the base metal
What is the function of flash back arrestors?
What is the function of flash back arrestors?
Prevent flames travelling back to bottles
Why is acetylene stored dissolved in acetone?
Why is acetylene stored dissolved in acetone?
Pure acetylene under pressure would explode
What temperature does a neutral flame reach at the tip of its inner cone?
What temperature does a neutral flame reach at the tip of its inner cone?
Which material is a neutral flame ideal for welding?
Which material is a neutral flame ideal for welding?
Mild steel
What causes an oxidising flame?
What causes an oxidising flame?
Deliberate excess supply of oxygen
What visual feature identifies a carburising flame?
What visual feature identifies a carburising flame?
Acetylene feather from inner cone
Which materials is a carburising flame used for welding?
Which materials is a carburising flame used for welding?
Aluminium or stainless steel
What colour are oxygen hoses and regulators?
What colour are oxygen hoses and regulators?
Blue
What thread direction is used for acetylene attachments?
What thread direction is used for acetylene attachments?
Left-hand threads
What essential eye protection is required for oxy-acetylene welding?
What essential eye protection is required for oxy-acetylene welding?
Welding goggles with filter lenses