Welding And Cutting: A Guide To Fusion Welding And Associated Cutting Processes (woodhead Publishing Series In Welding And Other Joining Technologies)

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) Until the late nineteenth century the only welding process was that used by the blacksmith.