Welding and Cutting. A Guide to Fusion Welding and Associated Cutting Processes (Front Cover Not On This Book)

An authoritative source of reference on every aspect of thermal welding and associated cutting processes. Each process is examined clearly and comprehensively from first principles through to more complex technical descriptions suited to those who need more technical information. Copiously illustrated throughout and with an extensive glossary of terms, this book is essential reading for welding and production engineers, metallurgists, designers, quality control engineers, distributors, students and all who are associated with the selection and application of equipment and consumables. (reprinted with corrections 2001) Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages vii-viii Chapter 1 - Background and scope , Pages 1-10 Chapter 2 - Principles of arc welding , Pages 11-39 Chapter 3 - Procedures for specific materials , Pages 40-52 Chapter 4 - The manual metal arc process , Pages 53-74 Chapter 5 - The MIG process , Pages 75-101 Chapter 6 - Cored-wire welding , Pages 102-116 Chapter 7 - Submerged-arc and electro-slag processes , Pages 117-135 Chapter 8 - TIG and plasma arc processes , Pages 136-154 Chapter 9 - Gas welding and cutting , Pages 155-169 Chapter 10 - Welding and cutting with power beams , Pages 170-183 Chapter 11 - Robots for arc welding , Pages 184-194 Chapter 12 - Welding productivity , Pages 195-201 Appendix 1 - Health and safety , Pages 202-208 Appendix 2 - Glossary of terms , Pages 209-223 Sources of information , Pages 224-225 Bibliography , Pages 226-227 Index , Pages 229-232 Until the late nineteenth century the only welding process was that used by the blacksmith.