Arc Gouging and Cutting

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The principles which govern Arc Welding can be applied for two other purposes, Arc Gouging and Arc Cutting.

There are a number of gouging and cutting processes but they all make use of the tremendous heat generated
by the electric arc.

 

This program discusses the types of Arc Gouging and Cutting processes available and the safe and correct procedures
to be applied. 

 

Included in this program:

 

  • The main types of Arc Cutting and how they work

 

  • Workshop and Personal Safety

 

  • Equipment Safety

 

  • The procedures for Shielded Metal-Arc Cutting

 

  • Air Carbon-Arc Gouging and Cutting

 

  • Plasma-Arc Cutting

 

 

The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of operating Arc Gouging and Cutting equipment safely
as well as to demonstrate the correct and safe way to perform some of the most common cuts.

 

DURATION: 13 Minutes

 

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