Welding For Dummies/Сварка для чайников

Книга на английском языке.
Welders of all skill levels should strive to improve their welding techniques and eliminate common weld flaws. A perfect weld every time is a lofty goal, but there are simple steps you can take and preparations you can make that will keep you from ending up with the kind of welds that need to be repaired or completely redone. 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, flux core, and even oxyfuel cutting. You’ll also get tips on the ideal welding techniques to choose for specific projects.

Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Understanding Welding Basics
Chapter 1: Diving Into the World of Welding
Chapter 2: Considering Commonly Welded Metals
Chapter 3: Setting Your Sights on Welding Safety
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Welding Shop
Part 2: Welding on a Budget: Stick and Tig Welding
Chapter 5: Getting on the Stick: Understanding Stick Welding
Chapter 6: Getting to Work with Stick Welding
Chapter 7: To Tig or Not To Tig: Understanding Tig Welding
Chapter 8: Trying Out Tig Welding
Part 3: Discovering Mig Welding
Chapter 9: Understanding the ABCs of Mig Welding
Chapter 10: Practicing Mig Welding
Part 4: Getting Fancy: Plasma Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Other Processes
Chapter 11: Examining Plasma and Oxyfuel Cutting
Chapter 12: Ready, Set, Cut! Trying Out Plasma Arc Cutting and Oxyfuel Cutting. 177
Chapter 13: Exploring Special Weld Processes
Chapter 14: Exploring Pipe Welding
Chapter 15: Working with Cast Iron
Part 5: Putting Welding into Action with Projects and Repairs
Chapter 16: Two Welding Projects to Boost Your Welding Shop
Chapter 17: Constructing a Campfire Grill
Chapter 18: Fixin’ to Fix Things: Analyzing and Planning
Part 6: The Part of Tens
Chapter 19: Ten Tools Every Welder Wants
Chapter 20: (Not Quite) Ten Advantages of Being a Certified Welder
Chapter 21: (Almost) Ten Welding Defects
Chapter 22: Ten Signs You’re Welding Correctly
Chapter 23: Ten Maintenance Tips for Your Welding Equipment and Shop
Glossary
Index