What is the primary function of oxyfuel cutting?

• To weld metals together

• To heat metals to their kindling point and burn them in a stream of oxygen

• To polish metal surfaces

• To cool down heated metals

Which of the following is the most prominent member of the oxyfuel cutting family?

• Oxypropane cutting

• Oxyacetylene cutting

• Oxypropylene cutting

• Oxyhydrogen cutting

What is the AWS abbreviation for the family of oxyfuel cutting processes?

• OAC

• OFC

• OGC

• OHC

Which of the following gases is NOT mentioned as being used for oxyfuel cutting?

• Natural gas

• Propane

• Argon

• Propylene

What is one advantage of oxyfuel cutting mentioned in the text?

• It is the most precise cutting method available

• It is portable and inexpensive to add to an existing setup

• It can only cut in one direction

• It is the fastest method for cutting all types of metals

What is the thickness range of steel that oxyfuel can cut?

• From under 1/32" to over 12' thick

• From 1/4" to 6' thick

• From 1/8" to 8' thick

• From 1/16" to 10' thick

Which cutting method has taken over some jobs once reserved for oxyfuel cutting?

• Laser cutting

• Water jet cutting

• Plasma cutting

• Electric arc cutting

What is the main reason plasma cutting has taken over some jobs from oxyfuel cutting?

• Plasma cutting is more environmentally friendly

• Plasma cutting is less expensive

• The decline in the cost of plasma cutting systems

• Plasma cutting is easier to learn

Which of the following is NOT a common term for oxyfuel cutting?

• Flame cutting

• Oxygen cutting

• Burning

• Laser cutting

What is the primary use of oxyacetylene in the context of oxyfuel cutting?

• For welding

• For cutting

• For polishing

• For cooling