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Basic Welding

  • Introduction
  • ARC Welding
  • Power Supply
  • Steel Selection
  • Electrode Selection
  • Basic Welding Current
  • Arc Shielding
  • Nature of the ARC
  • The First Weld
  • Choose the right Electrode size
  • Types of joints
  • General notes on Butt Weld
  • Fillet Welding
  • Tee joints
  • Lap welding
  • Position Welding
  • Vertical Welding
  • Some tips
    • Choose a joint position & electrode that is conductive to the metal
    • Follow simple principles for joint geometry & fit up
    • Avoid build-up &over welding
    • Hidden forces
  • Weld defects
    • Spatter
    • Undercutting
    • Wet electrodes
    • Wandering arc
  • Troubleshooting
  • Welding & safety
  • The correct approach
  • Safety hazards of welding
    • Electrical hazards
    • Fire & explosions
    • Lighted blowpipes
    • Preventing injury