Welding / Edition 2

by Don Geary, Geary

Overview

This hands-on guide to welding covers everything a beginner needs to know to work safely and productively with welding equipment. Starting with the basics of setting up a welding outfit and with a focus on oxyacetylene welding,this book discusses new processes,fuels,equipment,supplies and welding techniques in an easy-to-understand format. It even covers safety issues and how to set up your own welding workshop. it also provides welding projects for beginners to try out what they've learned. Its an ideal hands-on learning tool for beginners and an excellent bench reference for experienced welders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071342452
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date:	08/24/1999
Series:	Craftmaster Series
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	9.14(w) x 7.32(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Rex Miller (Round Rock, Texas) is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at the State University of New York College at Buffalo where he taught technical curriculums at the college level for more than 40 years. Dr. Miller authored or co-authored more than 100 texts for vocational and industrial arts programs.

Don Geary is the author of more than 25 how-to books on a variety of shop and construction skills. He has written numerous articles that have appeared in Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, Family Handyman, and other publications.

Rex Miller is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at State University of New York—College at Buffalo, where he taught technical curriculums for more than 40 years. He has authored or coauthored more than 100 books for vocational and industrial arts programs, including Welding Licensing Exam Study Guide (McGraw-Hill).

Table of Contents

Oxyacetylene Welding Fuels.
Oxyacetylene Welding Equipment.
Setting Up an Oxyacetylene Outfit.
Other Welding Methods.
Metals and Their Properties.
Welding Supplies.
Soldering.
Brazing, and Braze-Welding.
Beginning Welding.
Welding Thick Metals.
Finishing and Problem Solving.
The Weldability of Metals.
Cutting Metal.
Safety.
The Home Workshop.
Metal Projects.