Welding Fundamentals (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798894480855)

Welding Fundamentals is designed to provide students with a strong understanding of the underlying theory and skills required for successful welding, with a strong emphasis on safety. It provides all of the information needed to help students develop proficiency with the most common welding processes (including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and oxyfuel welding), thermal cutting, welding symbols and basic print reading, and joint design and fit up. The text also introduces students to weld inspection and testing. Each major welding process is covered in a Section, with individual chapters on process, safety, and equipment; equipment set-up and adjustment; flat position welding; and out-of-position welding. This edition features a chapter on Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging and new hands-on exercises, jobs, and detailed process information to reflect the latest advancements in welding technology and processes.

Author: William A. Bowditch, Kevin E. Bowditch, Mark A. Bowditch
ISBN-13: 9798894480855
Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
Language: English
Published: 11/04/2024
Pages: 576
Format: Hardcover