Gas Metal Arc Welding Process 7
GMAW Process Operation and Safety 13
Equipment Set-up and Control 27
Shielding Gases and Regulation Equipment 41
Filler Materials 51
Weld Joints and Weld Types 57
Welding Procedures and Techniques 69
Welding the Carbon Steels 75
Welding Stainless Steels 83
Welding Aluminum 89
Inspection, Defects, and Corrective Action 97
General Welding Procedures 109
Truck-Trailer and Off-Road Vehicle Welding Procedures 125
Autobody Welding Procedures 131
Reference Section 145
Glossary of Welding Terms 164
Index 173
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