Welding for dummies
By: Steven Robert Farnsworth
Series: For dummies
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd; [distributor] John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Chichester
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780470455968
Subjects: Do-it-yourself work; Welding
Description: 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.
Notes: Introduction. Part I: Understanding Welding Basics. Chapter 1: Diving Into the World of Welding. Chapter 2: Considering Commonly Welded Metals. Chapter 3: Setting Your Sights on Welding Safety. Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Welding Shop. Part II: Welding on a Budget: Stick and Tig Welding. Chapter 5: Getting on the Stick: Understanding Stick Welding. Chapter 6: Getting to Work with Stick Welding. Chapter 7: To Tig or Not To Tig: Understanding Tig Welding. Chapter 8: Trying Out Tig Welding. Part III: Discovering Mig Welding. Chapter 9: Understanding the ABCs of Mig Welding. Chapter 10: Practicing Mig Welding. Part IV: Getting Fancy: Plasma Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Other Processes. Chapter 11: Examining Plasma and Oxyfuel Cutting. Chapter 12: Ready, Set, Cut! Trying Out Plasma Arc Cutting and Oxyfuel Cutting. Chapter 13: Exploring Special Weld Processes. Chapter 14: Exploring Pipe Welding. Chapter 15: Working with Cast Iron.

Professional & Vocational.

English.