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Welding For Dummies
Steven Robert Farnsworth (Author)
9781119849636, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 3 March 2022
384 pages
23.1 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.522 kg
Every critical welding technique and process distilled into a one-stop, accessible resource Safe and effective welding might seem like a pipe dream if you’re just getting started. But with a little help from Welding For Dummies you’ll be a “golden arm” in no time. This guide will give you techniques you need to get a handle on material evaluation, clean-up, and every step in between. You’ll find practical advice on every popular kind of welding, including stick, tig, mig, fluxcore, and even oxyfuel cutting. You’ll also get tips on the ideal welding techniques to choose for specific projects. The book shows you how to: Whether you’re looking for some help to further your do-it-yourself projects at home or you’re just getting started with a traditional welding educational program and you need a useful supplementary resource, Welding For Dummies is an irreplaceable reference that helps make a challenging trade accessible to everyone.
Introduction 1 Part 1: Understanding Welding Basics 7 Chapter 1: Diving Into the World of Welding 9 Chapter 2: Considering Commonly Welded Metals 19 Chapter 3: Setting Your Sights on Welding Safety 33 Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Welding Shop 53 Part 2: Welding on a Budget: Stick and Tig Welding 71 Chapter 5: Getting on the Stick: Understanding Stick Welding 73 Chapter 6: Getting to Work with Stick Welding 85 Chapter 7: To Tig or Not To Tig: Understanding Tig Welding 105 Chapter 8: Trying Out Tig Welding 119 Part 3: Discovering Mig Welding 133 Chapter 9: Understanding the ABCs of Mig Welding 135 Chapter 10: Practicing Mig Welding 149 Part 4: Getting Fancy: Plasma Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Other Processes 161 Chapter 11: Examining Plasma and Oxyfuel Cutting 163 Chapter 12: Ready, Set, Cut! Trying Out Plasma Arc Cutting and Oxyfuel Cutting 177 Chapter 13: Exploring Special Weld Processes 189 Chapter 14: Exploring Pipe Welding 207 Chapter 15: Working with Cast Iron 219 Part 5: Putting Welding into Action with Projects and Repairs 231 Chapter 16: Two Welding Projects to Boost Your Welding Shop 233 Chapter 17: Constructing a Campfire Grill 251 Chapter 18: Fixin’ to Fix Things: Analyzing and Planning 261 Part 6: The Part of Tens 275 Chapter 19: Ten Tools Every Welder Wants 277 Chapter 20: (Not Quite) Ten Advantages of Being a Certified Welder 287 Chapter 21: (Almost) Ten Welding Defects 293 Chapter 22: Ten Signs You’re Welding Correctly 303 Chapter 23: Ten Maintenance Tips for Your Welding Equipment and Shop 309 Glossary 321 Index 341
Subject Areas: Mechanical engineering & materials [TG]
