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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:
* Find the required training for welding certifications
* Use brand-new welding technologies, including laser techniques
* Practice critical welding techniques you can use in your own hobby shop while staying safe
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.
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:
* Find the required training for welding certifications
* Use brand-new welding technologies, including laser techniques
* Practice critical welding techniques you can use in your own hobby shop while staying safe
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.
Steven Robert Farnsworth is a certified welding inspector and instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching all methods of welding. He previously served as a welder in the United States Navy.
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
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
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Genre: | Technik allg. |
Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | 384 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9781119849636 |
ISBN-10: | 1119849632 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Herstellernummer: | 1W119849630 |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Farnsworth, Steven Robert |
Hersteller: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
Maße: | 187 x 234 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | Steven Robert Farnsworth |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 03.03.2022 |
Gewicht: | 0,554 kg |
Steven Robert Farnsworth is a certified welding inspector and instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching all methods of welding. He previously served as a welder in the United States Navy.
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
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
---|---|
Genre: | Technik allg. |
Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | 384 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9781119849636 |
ISBN-10: | 1119849632 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Herstellernummer: | 1W119849630 |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Farnsworth, Steven Robert |
Hersteller: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
Maße: | 187 x 234 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | Steven Robert Farnsworth |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 03.03.2022 |
Gewicht: | 0,554 kg |