Welding, 2nd edition

Welding, 2/e, presents an easy-to-read and highly visual “diameter of electrodes” approach to welding.

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• NEW! A new chapter, Pipe Welding, fully discusses the processes and techniques unique to this important topic. Topics covered include joint preparation, weld joint fit-up, tack welds, root pass welding, fill pass welding, cap pass welding, and technique. The chapter closes with welding tables that, when used in conjunction with the welding process chapters, act as a step-by-step guide for welding pipe.
• NEW! Added material in the Metals and Welding Metallurgy chapter provides a macro look at metal, which is often discussed from only a micro perspective.
• NEW! Coverage of welding alloys has been split into two chapters—now Welding Ferrous Alloys (Chapter 11) and Welding Nonferrous Alloys (Chapter 12). These chapters have also been re-written to provide a procedural approach to welding these alloys. Information was reorganized, for a more practical approach to setting up and completing welds with individual metal alloys.
• Thorough chapters on metals and welding metallurgy, and on welding alloys eliminate the need for separate metallurgy texts, saving students money by providing a single source of information.
• NEW! Welding codes and testing can now be found in two separate chapters: Welding Codes (Chapter 14) and Weld Testing (Chapter 15). This logical division makes information easier to find and aids instructors in course design.
• UPDATED! The Welding Costs chapter has been eliminated, but a shortened version of the most important content remains in an appendix. Some formulas have been added to aid in determining welding travel speed and deposition rates.
• NEW! The welding design information has been moved to the end of the Metals and Welding Metallurgy chapter adding a unique, practical, and measurable view of metal warpage and distortion.
• An emphasis on the diameter of electrodes—the method preferred in high schools, technical schools, and home shop settings—distinguishes this book’s approach from those of other textbooks.
• Comparisons of three levels of welding power sources, including advice on how to purchase the correct welding power source for each application, guide students in making better equipment-purchasing decisions.
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• Detailed, step-by-step procedures break down the entire process of weld setups and techniques. Using descriptions and photographs to walk readers through procedures from start to finish, this method builds both mastery and confidence.
• Logical, consistent organization in all welding chapters and introductions—safety information and tables; power source and peripherals coverage; setup; step-by-step procedures; technique features; information on modes of metal transfer, electrodes, and shielding gases; and finally, chapter questions—supports easier understanding and quicker, more efficient reference.
• A spacious one-column design, with great summary tables and charts, makes this an open and inviting textbook that is extremely accessible to students.
• Large, 3-dimensional artwork, vibrant colors, and exclusive photographs help students learn visually and interactively, and make learning more compelling and enjoyable for today’s spatial learners.
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• UPDATED! Clearly stated Chapter Learning Objectives—now aligned directly with each major chapter heading—tell students exactly what they should achieve and know by the end of each chapter, helping them focus their study and reading time more efficiently.
• Chapter Introductions set the scene with essential content—often including historical information—that provides valuable context for each set of techniques.
• Chapter Key Terms open every chapter, with page references, promoting easy review and quick access to terminology.
• Safety considerations and tables, clearly highlighted at the start of each welding process chapter, ensure that students know and apply all safety precautions before beginning any lab project.
• Reference charts and tables provide quick and easy access to critical information, such as welding parameters, shielding gases, electrode comparisons, and more. This gives students comprehensive reference material that they can rely on in the workplace.
• End-of-chapter questions and assignments, designed for complete study review and comprehension checks, help students quickly and thoroughly assess their understanding of the material.

• Find the information you need.
• A new chapter, Pipe Welding, fully discusses the processes and techniques unique to this important topic. Topics covered include joint preparation, weld joint fit-up, tack welds, root pass welding, fill pass welding, cap pass welding, and technique. The chapter closes with welding tables that, when used in conjunction with the welding process chapters, act as a step-by-step guide for welding pipe.
• Added material in the Metals and Welding Metallurgy chapter provides a macro look at metal, which is often discussed from only a micro perspective.
• Coverage of welding alloys has been split into two chapters—now Welding Ferrous Alloys (Chapter 11) and Welding Nonferrous Alloys (Chapter 12). These chapters have also been re-written to provide a procedural approach to welding these alloys. Information was reorganized, for a more practical approach to setting up and completing welds with individual metal alloys.
• Welding codes and testing can now be found in two separate chapters: Welding Codes (Chapter 14) and Weld Testing (Chapter 15). This logical division makes information easier to find and aids instructors in course design.
• The Welding Costs chapter has been eliminated, but a shortened version of the most important content remains in an appendix. Some formulas have been added to aid in determining welding travel speed and deposition rates.
• The welding design information has been moved to the end of the Metals and Welding Metallurgy chapter adding a unique, practical, and measurable view of metal warpage and distortion.
• Utilize the resources at your fingertips.
• Clearly stated Chapter Learning Objectives—now aligned directly with each major chapter heading—tell students exactly what they should achieve and know by the end of each chapter, helping them focus their study and reading time more efficiently.