Advanced Welding Processes: Technologies and Process Control

Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgements xi
1 An introduction to welding processes 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Conventional welding processes 2
1.3 Summary 15
2 Advanced process development trends 16
2.1 Introduction 16
2.2 Safety and environmental factors 21
2.3 Skill and training requirements 21
2.4 Areas for development 21
2.5 Process application trends 22
2.6 Summary 25
3 Welding power source technology 26
3.1 Introduction 26
3.2 Basic power source requirements 26
3.3 Conventional power source designs 27
3.4 Electronic power regulation systems 31
3.5 Output level, sequence and function control 39
3.6 Practical implications of electronic power regulation and
control 42
3.7 Summary 43
4 Filler materials for arc welding 44
4.1 Introduction 44
4.2 MMAW consumables 44
4.3 Submerged arc welding consumables 46
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