Module 4

Module Four (29104-15) Air-Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging

Introduces trainees to the methods and procedures related to air-carbon arc cutting and

gouging processes. Trainees will identify related air-carbon arc cutting and gouging equipment and consumables, and will be tested on their ability to correctly and safely use this equipment.

Objectives:

Learning Objective 1

• Define air-carbon arc cutting and identify the related equipment and consumables.

a. Define air-carbon arc cutting.

b. Identify and describe air-carbon arc cutting equipment.

c. Identify and describe various types of electrodes.

d. Identify safety practices related to air-carbon arc cutting.

Learning Objective 2

• Describe how to set up, safely operate, and care for air-carbon arc cutting equipment.

a. Describe how to prepare the equipment and work area for air-carbon arc cutting.

b. Describe how to wash and gouge metals.

c. Describe how to care for air-carbon arc cutting equipment.

Performance Tasks:

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objectives 1 and 2)

• Select and install air-carbon arc cutting electrodes.

Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 2)

• Prepare the work area and air-carbon arc cutting equipment for safe operation.

Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 2)

• Use air-carbon arc cutting equipment for washing.

Performance Task 4 (Learning Objective 2)

• Use air-carbon arc cutting equipment for gouging.

Performance Task 5 (Learning Objective 2)

• Perform storage and housekeeping activities for air-carbon arc cutting equipment.

Additional Resources:

This module presents thorough resources for task training.

The following resource material is suggested for further study.

ANSI C5.3, Recommended Practices for Air Carbon Arc Gouging and Cutting. Latest Edition. Miami, FL: American Welding Society.

Air-Carbon Arc Guide, Form Number: 89-250-008. Denton, Texas: Victor Technologies, Inc.

2014 Technical Training Guide. Cleveland, OH: The Lincoln Electric Company. www.lincolnelectric.com.

There are a number of on-line resources available for trainees who would like more information on air-carbon arc cutting and gouging. A search for additional information may be assigned as homework to interested trainees.