Welding For Dummies

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.

Every critical welding technique and process distilled into a one-stop, accessible resourceSafe 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 safeWhether 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.

Introduction 1Part 1: Understanding Welding Basics 7Chapter 1: Diving Into the World of Welding 9Chapter 2: Considering Commonly Welded Metals 19Chapter 3: Setting Your Sights on Welding Safety 33Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Welding Shop 53Part 2: Welding on a Budget: Stick and Tig Welding 71Chapter 5: Getting on the Stick: Understanding Stick Welding 73Chapter 6: Getting to Work with Stick Welding 85Chapter 7: To Tig or Not To Tig: Understanding Tig Welding 105Chapter 8: Trying Out Tig Welding 119Part 3: Discovering Mig Welding 133Chapter 9: Understanding the ABCs of Mig Welding 135Chapter 10: Practicing Mig Welding 149Part 4: Getting Fancy: Plasma Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Other Processes 161Chapter 11: Examining Plasma and Oxyfuel Cutting 163Chapter 12: Ready, Set, Cut! Trying Out Plasma Arc Cutting and Oxyfuel Cutting 177Chapter 13: Exploring Special Weld Processes 189Chapter 14: Exploring Pipe Welding 207Chapter 15: Working with Cast Iron 219Part 5: Putting Welding into Action with Projects and Repairs 231Chapter 16: Two Welding Projects to Boost Your Welding Shop 233Chapter 17: Constructing a Campfire Grill 251Chapter 18: Fixin' to Fix Things: Analyzing and Planning 261Part 6: The Part of Tens 275Chapter 19: Ten Tools Every Welder Wants 277Chapter 20: (Not Quite) Ten Advantages of Being a Certified Welder 287Chapter 21: (Almost) Ten Welding Defects 293Chapter 22: Ten Signs You're Welding Correctly 303Chapter 23: Ten Maintenance Tips for Your Welding Equipment and Shop 309Glossary 321Index 341