Gas Metal Arc Welding Handbook, 2008 Edition

The Gas Metal Arc Welding Handbook Provides a comprehensive, easy to understand coverage of the most widely used welding processes in the industry today. The book covers basic skills as well as advanced techniques through clearly written content and hundreds of detailed illustrations throughout the text. The book covers gas metal arc welding processes, GMAW process operation and safety, as well as equipment setup and control. The text will also prepare students by giving them an introduction to shielding gases and regulation equipment, filler materials, weld joints in weld types. Students will also learn about welding procedures and techniques, welding carbon steels, welding stainless steel as well as welding aluminum. The book offers insight into defects, inspection and corrective action through welding processes. Students will gain knowledge of truck-trailer and off-road vehicle welding procedures as well as autobody welding procedures. The Gas Metal Arc Welding Handbook is perfect for the beginner looking to get into the industry or a professional looking for a resource for the job site.

Table of Contents

• Gas Metal Arc Welding Process
• GMAW Process Operation and Safety
• Equipment Set-up and Control
• Shielding Gases and Regulation Equipment
• Filler Materials
• Weld Joints and Weld Types
• Welding Procedures and Techniques
• Welding the Carbon Steels
• Welding Stainless Steels
• Welding Aluminum
• Inspection, Defects, and Corrective Action
• General Welding Procedures
• Truck-Trailer and Off-Road Vehicle Welding Procedures
• Autobody Welding Procedures