Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Definitions
4.2 Diaphragm
4.3 Drag
4.4 Dross
4.5 Duty Cycle
4.6 Edge Preparation
4.7 Fettling
4.8 Kerf
4.9 Nesting Arrangement
4.10 Process Control Schedule
4.11 Profiling
4.12 Regulator
4.13 Stack Cutting
5 Abbreviations
6 Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting (Flame Cutting, Oxygen Cutting,
Burning)
6.1 Application
6.2 Fuel gas selection
6.3 Oxygen supply
6.4 Standard of cutting equipment
6.4.1 Nozzles
6.4.2 Hoses, hose assemblies and connectors
6.4.3 Pressure regulators
6.4.4 Safety devices fuel for gas and oxygen
equipment
6.5 Standard of automation
6.6 Condition of pre-cut plate
6.7 Preheat flame
6.8 Workmanship
7 Laser Cutting
7.1 Application
7.2 Equipment requirements
7.3 Standard of automation
7.4 Cutting parameter guidelines
7.4.1 Laser power density
7.4.2 Nozzles/nozzle alignment
7.4.3 Assist gas
7.4.4 Lens focal length
7.4.5 Cutting speed
7.5 Cut initiation
7.6 Cut termination
7.7 Condition of pre-cut plate
7.8 Salvage of laser cut plate
8 Plasma Cutting
8.1 Application
8.2 Equipment requirements
8.3 Process variables
8.4 Plasma gases
8.5 Torch consumables
8.6 Process parameter guidelines
8.7 Standard of automation
8.8 Condition of pre-cut plate
8.9 Salvage of plasma cut plate
9 Abrasive Water Jet Cutting
9.1 Application
9.2 Equipment requirements
9.3 Standard of automation
9.4 Condition of pre-cut plate
9.5 Cut initiation
9.6 Process parameters and edge quality
9.7 Salvage of post cut plate
10 Alternative Cutting Processes