Get the know-how to weld like a pro
Being a skilled welder is a hot commodity in today’s job market,
as well as a handy talent for industrious do-it-yourself
repairpersons and hobbyists. Welding For Dummies gives you
all the information you need to perform this commonly used, yet
complex, task.
This friendly, practical guide takes you from evaluating the
material to be welded all the way through the step-by-step welding
process, and everything in between. Plus, you’ll get easy-to-follow
guidance on how to apply finishing techniques and advice on how to
adhere to safety procedures.
* Explains each type of welding, including stick, tig, mig, and
fluxcore welding, as well as oxyfuel cutting, which receives sparse
coverage in other books on welding
* Tips on the best welding technique to choose for a specific
project
* Required training and certification information
Whether you have no prior experience in welding or are looking
for a thorough reference to supplement traditional welding
instruction, the easy-to-understand information in Welding For
Dummies is the ultimate resource for mastering this intricate
skill.
قائمة المحتويات
Introduction 1
Part I: 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 II: 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 III: Discovering Mig Welding 133
Chapter 9: Understanding the ABCs of Mig Welding 135
Chapter 10: Practicing Mig Welding 147
Part IV: Getting Fancy: Plasma Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Other Processes 157
Chapter 11: Examining Plasma and Oxyfuel Cutting 159
Chapter 12: Ready, Set, Cut! Trying Out Plasma Arc Cutting and Oxyfuel Cutting 173
Chapter 13: Exploring Special Weld Processes 187
Chapter 14: Exploring Pipe Welding 205
Chapter 15: Working with Cast Iron 217
Part V: Putting Welding into Action with Projects and Repairs 229
Chapter 16: Two Welding Projects to Boost Your Welding Shop 231
Chapter 17: Constructing a Campfi re Grill 249
Chapter 18: Fixin’ to Fix Things: Analyzing and Planning 257
Part VI: The Part of Tens 273
Chapter 19: Ten Tools Every Welder Wants 275
Chapter 20: (Not Quite) Ten Advantages of Being a Certified Welder 285
Chapter 21: (Almost) Ten Welding Defects 291
Chapter 22: Ten Signs You’re Welding Correctly 301
Chapter 23: Ten Maintenance Tips for Your Welding Equipment and Shop 307
Glossary 319
Index 343
عن المؤلف
Steven Robert Farnsworth is a welding teacher with more than 20 years of experience in teaching all methods of welding. He served in the U.S. Navy, working to keep the fleet afloat with his welding repairs.
المزيد من الكتب الإلكترونية من نفس المؤلف (المؤلفين) / محرر
12٬061 كتب إلكترونية في هذه الفئة
