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Every critical welding technique and process distilled into a one-stop, accessible resource
Safe and effective welding might seem like a pipe dream if you're just getting started. But with a little help from Welding For Dummies you'll be a "golden arm" in no time. This guide will give you techniques you need to get a handle on material evaluation, clean-up, and every step in between.
You'll find practical advice on every popular kind of welding, including stick, tig, mig, fluxcore, and even oxyfuel cutting. You'll also get tips on the ideal welding techniques to choose for specific projects. The book shows you how to:
Find the required training for welding certifications
Use brand-new welding technologies, including laser techniques
Practice critical welding techniques you can use in your own hobby shop while staying safe
Whether you're looking for some help to further your do-it-yourself projects at home or you're just getting started with a traditional welding educational program and you need a useful supplementary resource, Welding For Dummies is an irreplaceable reference that helps make a challenging trade accessible to everyone.
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Steven Robert Farnsworth is a certified welding inspector and instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching all methods of welding. He previously served as a welder in the United States Navy.
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Because welding isn't just a pipe dream!
Welding is a challenging, rewarding, and lucrative hobbyand a ton of fun to boot. In Welding For Dummies, you'll learn the basics of this not-as-hard-as-it-looks craft, from choosing the right metal all the way to understanding common welding techniques. Create your own DIY projects from scratch or make fixes and repairs without spending money on expensive repair people. This one-stop guide is all you need to get your new welding hobby (or career) off the ground! Inside
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Every critical welding technique and process distilled into a one-stop, accessible resource
Safe and effective welding might seem like a pipe dream if you're just getting started. But with a little help from Welding For Dummies you'll be a golden arm in no time. This guide will give you techniques you need to get a handle on material evaluation, clean-up, and every step in between.
You'll find practical advice on every popular kind of welding, including stick, tig, mig, fluxcore, and even oxyfuel cutting. You'll also get tips on the ideal welding techniques to choose for specific projects. The book shows you how to:
Contenu
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Conventions Used in This Book 2
What You're Not to Read 2
Foolish Assumptions 3
How This Book Is Organized 3
Part 1: Understanding Welding Basics 3
Part 2: Welding on a Budget: Stick and Tig Welding 4
Part 3: Discovering Mig Welding 4
Part 4: Getting Fancy: Plasma Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Other Processes 4
Part 5: Putting Welding into Action with Projects and Repairs 4
Part 6: The Part of Tens 5
Icons Used in This Book 5
Where to Go from Here 5
Part 1: Understanding Welding Basics 7
Chapter 1: Diving Into the World of Welding 9
If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: Understanding Why Welding Matters 10
Fabricating metal products 10
Repairing metal pieces or products 11
Getting Familiar with Metals 12
Steel 13
Stainless steel 13
Aluminum 14
Taking the Time to Understand Welding Safety 14
Exploring Welding Methods 15
Stick welding 15
Mig welding 16
Tig welding 17
Other welding methods 18
Looking at the Future of Welding 18
Chapter 2: Considering Commonly Welded Metals 19
Steeling Yourself for Using Steel 20
Getting a handle on forms of steel 20
Knowing when steel is appropriate 21
Preparing steel for welding 23
Exploring steel welding methods 26
Going with Stainless Steel 27
Understanding the differences between steel and stainless steel 27
Deciding when to use stainless steel 27
Looking at stainless steel welding methods 28
Working with Aluminum 29
Perusing the properties of aluminum 29
Eyeing aluminum welding techniques 30
Considering Other Metals 30
Chapter 3: Setting Your Sights on Welding Safety 33
Gearing Up to Protect Yourself 34
Choosing eye protection 34
Keeping the right fire extinguisher on hand 36
Wearing protective clothing 38
Watching health hazards: Using a respirator and Material Safety Data Sheets 39
Observing Basic Safety Rules 40
Keeping your work space clean 41
Checking for leaks 42
Getting the ventilation right 42
Storing flammable liquids and gases 43
Knowing your surroundings 44
Protecting yourself from electric shock 45
Shielding yourself from burns 46
Maintaining your equipment 47
Being Prepared for Injuries and Accidents 48
Equipping your first-aid kit 48
Knowing how to handle injuries 49
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Welding Shop 53
Choosing a Location 54
Deciding how much space you need 54
Contemplating indoor versus outdoor 55
Equipping Your Welding Shop 56
Making sure you have the basic hand tools 58
Choosing a welding table 60
Selecting your welding machine 61
Considering a few accessories for your welding shop 67
Part 2: Welding on a Budget: Stick and Tig Welding 71
Chapter 5: Getting on the Stick: Understanding Stick Welding 73
Looking at the Pros and Cons of Stick Welding 74
Understanding the Factors That Influence Stick Welding 75
Getting Familiar with Stick Welding Equipment 76
Discovering the differences among stick welding machines 76
Setting up your stick welding machine 80
Nailing down the basics of stick welding's electrodes 80
Choosing tools and supplies every stick welder needs 81
Chapter 6: Getting to Work with Stick Welding 85
Preparing to Stick Weld 86
Setting up your work area 86
Understanding stick welding electrodes 87 Setting the M...