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Gas Welding

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ISBN

979-8-89560-202-7

Publishing Year

2025

Print

Color

Binding

Paperback

Size (Inches)

8 x 11

Pages

704

Language

English

Publisher

Subject

Vocational Studies, Welding

SKU: 9798895602027 Categories: , Tags: , Product ID: 22643

Description

About the Book: This detailed guide introduces the principles, techniques, and major applications of gas welding, using gas as a heating medium to melt and join metal components. Suitable for beginners and those with some prior experience, the book focuses on essential techniques, equipment, and safe practices involved in gas welding. It begins by explaining the core principle of gas welding ? the oxy-acetylene torch ? along with its parts, including oxygen and acetylene tanks, regulators, and the welding torch itself. Readers learn how to control the flame and regulate heat for different materials and applications, with step-by-step instructions on welding steel, aluminum, brass, and more. The book covers vital procedures such as welding positions, joint preparation, and alignment to ensure high-quality welds. It also addresses common challenges like maintaining an intense, consistent heat source for melting diverse metals, referencing ongoing research into innovative heating methods. Safety is a key focus throughout, covering gas handling, use of protective hoods, and proper clothing. The wide-ranging applications of gas welding, from automotive repair to metal fabrication, are explored, making this an essential resource for anyone seeking to master this trusted, long-standing welding method. Contents:
  1. Perform Gas Welding in Alloy Steel Plates and Tubes
  2. Apply Safety Practices
  3. Interpret Drawings and Sketches
  4. Perform Industry Calculations
  5. Contribute to Quality System
  6. Use Hand Tools
  7. Prepare Weld Materials
  8. Set Up Welding Equipment
  9. Fit Up Weld Materials
  10. Repair Welds
  11. Participate in Workplace Communication
  12. Work in Team Environment
  13. Practice Career Professionalism
  14. Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

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Marcos Chavez

Marcos Chavez is a highly experienced welding professional with over 18 years in the welding and fabrication experience under his belt. He is Certified Welding Technologist, a graduate of Industrial Engineering, weld processes and materials is his area of specialty. So Marcos, has done a variety of types of welding including MIG, TIG, Stick and underwater welding. He has been employed in numerous industries, including construction, manufacturing and pipeline, and has earned a reputation for precise technical welding, welding unusual materials and structures. In his three-decades-plus career, Marcos has worked as both a welder and a welding supervisor who has managed extensive projects in the field and believes in adhering to utmost safety procedures, quality testing, and project deadlines. His adeptness in troubleshooting complex welding issues has garnered him a reputation in the field, especially in mission critical environments where close tolerance is required. Then there's the other side, which is the way around the garage, how Marcos has taught many young aspiring welders – teaching the art of welding and safety. He has written for numerous trade publications and has spoken at welding conferences about new developments in welding technology and the significance of continuing education within the industry.

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