Fundamentals of Welding Textbook (302 pages) – Created by AWS and longtime welding textbook author Larry Jeffus, the new Fundamentals of Welding textbook covers a wide range of introductory welding topics in a manner that is intuitive and specifically geared for today’s learners. The textbook features a modern design and easy-to-navigate content, presented across 4 units and 12 chapters that directly align with the guidelines of the AWS SENSE Unit 1 - Fundamentals Introduction to Welding Welding Safety Joint Design and Welding Symbols Unit 2 – Welding Processes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Unit 3 – Cutting Processes Oxygen Gas Cutting Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) Air Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC-A) Unit 4 – Welding Inspection Discontinuities Visual Inspection Each chapter of the textbook includes student objectives, key terms, up-to-date photos and illustrations, and review questions. This text was designed as a component of the Fundamentals of Welding Curriculum Package, but can also be used as a standalone resource for reference or self-study.
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This book contains all of the required curriculum materials for a basic welding course, including the theory component, as well as detailed "in-shop" instructions.
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This text prepares students to take the Written Knowledge and Workmanship Performance Tests for Module 6 of AWS SENSE Level 1-Entry Welder certification.
Advanced Welding Technology
The third volume in the series discusses Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding and related advanced processes, including plasma arc welding and laser welding technology.