SAC-110: Intro to Oxy-Acetylene Welding
What You'll Learn
Oxy-Acetylene torches are versatile tools for welding, brazing, cutting, and heating metel for bending and shaping. Oxy-Acetylene Welding is a gas welding process using a handheld torch and two gas cylinders (ever wanted to weld but don’t have electricity available?). Come learn the basic techniques from safety and Hazmat Specialist Michael Rowan. You will learn the proper techniques to use the torch safely for basic welding, cutting and heating purposes.
This class is required for members who want to use the Hacker Lab Oxy-Acetylene equipment.
Also, see CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS below!
Pre-Study
PLEASE NOTE: There is pre-study material and a quiz that should be completed prior to attending class. This replaces previous prerequisite classes and will allow us to spend more time hands on with the equipment.
- View pre-study material online at Victor Technologies Oxy-Fuel Safety Video
– Then take the Victor Technologies Oxy-Fuel Safety Quiz and print out your certificate
- – Review of Safety material
– Learn about the necessary equipment, tools and supplies.
– Learn how to safely operate the equipment
– Learn how and practice attaching the heating rose bud and heating up a piece of metal for bending purposes.
– Learn how and practice attaching and utilizing the welding apparatus for welding regular steel.
Skills
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Metal work
Important Information
Because of possible sparks, please wear closed-toe shoes and cotton work clothes. Bring a welding jacket, gloves, and goggles if you have them.
Please: if you have long hair wear it tied back. No dangly jewelry or clothing.
The Maker Space at Hacker Lab is unheated/not air-conditioned. Wear clothing appropriate to the weather.
There is a $10 for Materials Fee built into the class price.