Author: William H. Minnick and James Mosman

The GMAW/FCAW Handbook is a full-color textbook with 300 photos, line art, and tables that provides a thorough but concise introduction to gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding. The key topics of the book include welding safety; equipment/consumables selection and setup; joint design, preparation, and symbols; welding procedures for a variety of base metals; surfacing; and weld inspection and testing. Separate chapters address welding each of the base metal classes for GMAW and FCAW.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

GMAW/FCAW Handbook 2e, Explore Textbook

• Front Matter
• 1 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding
• 2 - Welding Safety
• 3 - Equipment Setup and Controls
• 4 - Shielding Gases and Regulation Equipment
• 5 - GMAW and FCAW Electrodes
• 6 - Weld Joints, Weld Types, and Welding Symbols
• 7 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Procedures and Techniques
• 8 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Procedures for Carbon Steels
• 9 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Procedures for Stainless Steels
• 10 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Procedures for Aluminum
• 11 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Procedures for Sheet Metal
• 12 - Flux Cored Arc Welding Procedures and Techniques
• 13 - Flux Cored Arc Welding Procedures for Carbon Steels
• 14 - Flux Cored Arc Welding Procedures for Stainless Steels
• 15 - Flux Cored Arc Welding Procedures for Cast Iron
• 16 - Flux Cored Arc Welding Procedures for Surfacing Welds
• 17 - Welding Procedures, Defects, and Corrective Actions
• 18 - Welding Codes, Procedures, and Qualifications
• 19 - Welding Employment and Careers
• Reference Section
• Glossary
• Index