Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Preface ix

1. Welding and Cutting Safety 1

2. Oxyacetylene Welding 13

3. Oxyacetylene Cutting 47

4. Shielded Metal Arc Welding 81

5. Arc Welding and Cutting 117

6. Brazing and Braze Welding 147

7. Soldering 165

8. Identifying Metals 199

9. Cast Iron 217

10. Wrought Iron 233

11. Carbon Steels 237

12. Alloy Steels 243

13. Reactive and Refractory Metals 255

14. Galvanized Metals 265

15. Soft Metals Welding 269

16. Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys 289

17. Lead, Tin and Zinc 301

18. Hard Facing and Tool and Die Steels 305

19. Types of Joints 319

20. Welding Positions 321

21. Types of Welds 327

22. Weld Terminology 333

23. Welding Symbols 341

24. Tips for Producing Good Welds 387

Appendix A SMAW Carbon Steel Electrodes 389

Appendix B SMAW Stainless Steel Electrodes 401

Appendix C SMAW Aluminum Electrodes 411

Appendix D Conversion Tables 415

About the Author

James Brumbaugh is an active consultant to the trades industry specializing in welding and HVAC. He has more than twenty years experience in residential and light commercial construction and has authored 15 books in the trades area, including Audel’s Welder’s Guide, 3rd Edition.