The Welding of Aluminium and Its Alloys is a good reference book on the basic understanding and information of the metallurgical principles. The handbook is authored by Gene Mathers. Further, it explains topics like how alloys achieve strength and how welding can affect these properties. Besides this, it reveals sections on parent metal storage, preparation prior to welding and more frequently encountered processes.
In addition, the book contains recommendations on welding parameters. Potentially, they are used as a starting point for the development of a viable welding procedure. Some useful hints and tips help to avoid the pitfalls of welding and that of sometimes problematic materials.
The Welding of Aluminum and Its Alloys
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction to the Welding of Aluminum
- Introduction
- Characteristics of Aluminum
- Product Forms
- Welding: A Few Definitions
2. Welding Metallurgy
- Introduction
- Strengthening Mechanisms
- Aluminum Weldability Problems
- Strength Loss Due to Welding
3. Material Standards, Designations, and Alloys
- Designation Criteria
- Alloying Elements
- CEN Designation System
- Specific Alloy Metallurgy
- Filler Metal Selection
4. Preparation for Welding
- Introduction
- Storage and Handling
- Plasma-Arc Cutting
- Laser Beam Cutting
- Water Jet Cutting
- Mechanical Cutting
- Cleaning and Degreasing
5. Welding Design
- Introduction
- Access for Welding
- Welding Speed
- Welding Position
- Edge Preparation and Joint Design
- Distortion
- Rectification of Distortion
- Fatigue Strength of Welded Joints
6. TIG Welding
- Introduction
- Process Principles
- Mechanized/Automatic Welding
- TIG Spot and Plug Welding
7. MIG Welding
- Introduction
- Process Principles
- Welding Consumables
- Welding Procedures and Techniques
- Mechanized and Robotic Welding
- Mechanized Electro-Gas Welding
- MIG Spot Welding
8. Other Welding Processes
- Introduction
- Plasma-Arc Welding
- Laser Welding
- Electron Beam Welding
- Friction Welding
9. Resistance Welding Processes
- Introduction
- Power Sources
- Surface Condition and Preparation
- Spot Welding
- Seam Welding
- Flash Butt Welding
10. Welding Procedure and Welder Approval
- Introduction
- Welding Procedures
- Welder Approval
11. Weld Defects and Quality Control
- Introduction
- Defects in Arc Welding
- Non-Destructive Testing Methods
Thus, The Welding of Aluminium and Its Alloys is a book on the information and basic understanding of the metallurgical principles.
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