Course in oxy-acetylene, plasma and electric torch cutting

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You can enrol with OSO now for an oxy-acetylene, plasma and electric torch cutting course. Expand your qualifications and find a job faster than ever. We invite you to check out the offer.  

What is our objective? 

Our main focus is the competence and development of our trainees. We care about the quality of the training and its effectiveness. Our qualified instructors with many years of experience will take everyone under their wing and impart knowledge in an accessible manner. In addition, we provide training materials, which will be made available on a special platform. Course participants' preparation for acetylene-oxygen, plasma and electric cutting is divided into theoretical and practical parts. Students will acquire the skills to be able to work in their profession. Thanks to the course at OSO, you will find a job in many establishments and be able to develop professionally. 

Who is the course designed for? 

Anyone who would like to progress, wants to re-skill and is looking for work is welcome to attend the course. 

Requirements to take part in the course: 

• at least 18 years of age, 
• a medical certificate issued by a doctor authorised to carry out preventive examinations, stating that there are no health impediments to exercising the profession, 
• minimum primary education. 

Characteristics of oxygen cuts 

Oxyfuel cutting is one of the most popular methods used to separate metals, and is particularly important when it comes to cutting low-carbon and low-alloy steels. This cutting involves bringing the materials to a temperature where ignition occurs, then burning and blowing off the liquid metal oxides thanks to a high-pressure oxygen jet. The popularity of this method is due to its high efficiency, and this comes from the reliable design of the burner. It is responsible for blowing out the oxygen, first mixing it in the right proportion with the combustible gas. What combustible gases are used for the heating process? The most common are: 

• propane-butane, 
• acetylene. 

Advantages of oxygen cutting include: 

• cutting at multiple angles, freedom, 
• perpendicular cutting edges, 
• possible cutting range in many thicknesses, 
• excellent cutting quality, especially for thicker materials, 
• automation option, 
• low equipment costs, 
• low operating costs, 
• time-saving, 
• reliability. 

A few words about oxy-acetylene cutting technology  

It is useful to have some basic information on how to prepare yourself and your workstation for work. The workstation must be equipped with: 

• acetylene and oxygen gas cylinder, 
• acetylene-oxygen burner, 
• cylinder regulators, 
• oxygen and acetyl hose, 
• the entire set of parts needed for the burner. 

Where is oxy-acetylene cutting used? 

These cuts are used when thick steel materials need to be cut. The extensive possibilities for this type of cutting make the work much more efficient and trouble-free. The technique is most commonly found in workshops and businesses, but it can also be used for personal use in the home workshop.  

What is plasma? 

It is ionised matter whose state of aggregation can resemble a gas. It consists of charged and electrically inert particles. Plasma contains ionised atoms and electrons, while the plasma volume is electrically inert. It is commonly referred to as the fourth state of matter. 

What is plasma cutting? 

It is the melting and ejection of material from a slit by means of a highly concentrated plasma arc; in addition, no heating is needed for this, as in oxyfuel cutting. Plasma cutting makes it possible to cut all kinds of electrically conductive materials. Thanks to the continuous expansion of this method's functionality, it has become widespread and widely used. It is very efficient and fast, and is therefore beginning to replace oxygen cutting. With such rapid and strong development, this method is conquering the market.    

Advantages of plasma cutting: 

• wide range of thicknesses with which to cut, 
• cutting at very high speed, 
• does not require heating, 
• the cutting gap is small, 
• low cost, 
• great quality of the material after cutting - no damage. 

Plasma cutting applications 

First of all, plasma cutting is used to machine materials that conduct electricity, i.e.: 

• black steel, 
• stainless steel, 
• aluminium. 

Such cutting is done manually, i.e. by hand, or mechanically.