The Haynes Welding Manual

John Haynes9781563921100, 1-56392110-3

One of the most popular editions in Haynes’ Techbook Series provides comprehensive coverage of the latest equipment and techniques for home DIY enthusiasts and shop pros.

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Table of contents :
Welding Manual……Page 3
Contents……Page 5
Definitions of welding……Page 8
Development of modern welding……Page 9
How it works……Page 16
Metal alloys……Page 17
Arc welding……Page 23
MIG (wire-feed) welders……Page 25
TIG (heli-arc) welding……Page 28
Duty-cycles……Page 31
Plasma arc welding and cutting……Page 32
Practice and training……Page 35
The basic gas process……Page 37
The equipment……Page 39
Getting started with oxy-acetylene……Page 43
Gas welding……Page 45
Welding with filler rod……Page 47
Checking your welds……Page 50
Brazing……Page 52
Oxy-acetylene cutting……Page 54
Comparing duty cycles……Page 65
AC, DC or both?……Page 66
Rewiring for an arc welder……Page 67
The arc process……Page 68
Safety considerations……Page 69
Beginning arc welding……Page 70
Choosing electrodes……Page 75
Shopping for a MIG welder……Page 83
Choosing wire……Page 92
Learning MIG welding……Page 94
The equipment……Page 108
The process in action……Page 112
TIG-welding aluminum……Page 117
1 Introduction……Page 7
2 Types of welding……Page 15
4 Arc welding……Page 63
5 MIG welding……Page 79
6 TIG welding……Page 105
7 Plasma cutting/ welding……Page 123
Plasma-Arc welding……Page 124
Plasma-Arc cutting……Page 125
Choosing plasma cutting equipment……Page 127
Using a plasma cutter……Page 130
8 Safety & shop equipment……Page 135
9 Building a utility trailer……Page 147
Glossary of welding terms……Page 155
Index……Page 168
Sourcelist……Page 171