Modern Welding Technology, 6th edition

NEW—Updated and revised content throughout–Specifically content on hybrid welding and stir friction welding.

~Provides students with the latest welding technical information and advancements in technology–in a rapidly moving field becoming more improved and productive.

Background concepts and basic welding techniques.

~Builds a strong foundation for students' knowledge and continuing study.

The latest standards, codes, and specifications provided by the AWS.

~Keeps students current with the most recent information on the use of high strength metals, laser welding, and arc and oxyacetylene welding.

Specifications for filler materials, electrodes, brazing fluxes, etc.

~Assembles material that is becoming more consistent with international standards.

Examples of welding problems, solutions, and failure analysis.

~Assists students in their handling of welding trouble spots.

Examination of the use of steel for industry and construction—Emphasizes the arc welding processes.

~Demonstrates the importance of selecting the proper application of welding, and gives students a more thorough understanding of what is needed.

Exploration of computer-aided processes.

~Alerts students to the popular and complex changes transforming and cleaning up the welder's environment.

Coverage of qualification and certification.

~Presents students with the latest information on the training of welding personnel.

An entire chapter devoted to welding power sources.

~Introduces new concepts that familiarize students with the current machines such as the inverter power source.

A focus on the stir friction welding process.

~Enables students to look at an important innovative laser process.

Updated and revised content throughout—Specifically content on hybrid welding and stir friction welding.

~Provides students with the latest welding technical information and advancements in technology—in a rapidly moving field becoming more improved and productive.