WELDING A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO JOINING METALS

• Main Author: Thaddeus, Martin (Author)
• Other Authors: Thaddeus, Ed
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Ramsbury Crowood 2010
• Subjects: Welding; Metals; Welding > Study and teaching
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• Physical Description: 160 pages illustrations (chiefly colour) 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references
• ISBN: 9781847971890

Offering an authoritative introduction to each welding technique, accompanied by beginner's notes, this user-friendly, quick guide is perfect for identifying the technique right for any job. It explains a range of methods, such as soft soldering, TIG, gas welding, and MIG welding-the ideal choice for car repairs. For each method there are clear explanations for the scientific processes at work as well as alternative methods, and advice on the importance of safety. Specific advice on creating joints is given, using a range of popular techniques. Areas covered include plumbing, model engineering, vehicle repair and restoration, jewelry and silversmithing, clock and watch repair, metal sculpture, and set design.