Research Guides: Welding & Metal Fabrication: Arc Welding

Arc Welding

Arc Welding
This tech cell from The Fabricator is packed with specific links to help you find product information, suppliers, technical articles, case studies, seminars and conferences, as well as books, software, and videos on metal fabricating-related topics.
Arc Welding Fundamentals
Arc Welding Robots
Basics of Arc Welding
An introduction to metals electricity for welding.
Distortion--Prevention by Design
General guidelines are given below as 'best practice' for limiting distortion when considering the design of arc welded structures.
Distortion--Types and Causes
This article covers several key issues on distortion in arc welded fabrications, especially basic types of and factors affecting the degree of distortion.
James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation
The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation is dedicated to advancing safe, reliable, and cost-effective arc welding design and practice worldwide. Included are educational materials, awards, and technical papers.
Guidelines for Paralleling Arc Welding Power Sources
16-page long procedures for correctly connecting multiple power sources in parallel to achieve increased amperage. Covers transformer type and engine-driven welding generators.
Troubleshooting Guide For Arc Welding Systems

Air Carbon Arc Gouging
Equipment for MIG Welding
Guidelines for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
20-page long informational booklet for beginners. Covers a description of the process, how to set up equipment, how to make a weld, conditions that affect weld bead shape, and welding troubleshooting.
MIG / MAG Welding
MIG Welding Resources
MIG Welding Robots
MIG Welding—The Basics and Then Some

Equipment for TIG Welding
Guidelines for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
24-page long document containing pages of vital information on one of the cleanest welding processes available. Sections on Process, Arc Shaping, Tungsten Electrodes, and Shielding Gases give the reader the essentials of a weld process that has many variables. Power sources for GTAW and how to select parameters are also covered.
TIG Tips
TIG Welding
TIG Welding Resources
TIG Welding Robots
TIG Welding: An Overview
Welding Basics: Techniques for Tig, Mig & Arc Welds : What is Tig Welding?
What if I have problems TIG Welding?

Cutting Processes--Plasma Arc Cutting--Process and Equipment Considerations
The plasma arc process has always been seen as an alternative to the oxy-fuel process. In this part of the series the process fundamentals are described with emphasis being placed on the operating features and the advantages of the many process variants.
Equipment for Plasma Welding
Plasma Arc Gouging
Plasma Arc Welding
The Plasma Arc Welding Process
Plasma Cutting Tips
Plasma Cutting Robots

Equipment for MMA Welding
Guidelines for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
28-page long informational booklet for beginners. Covers the fundamentals of shielded metal arc (stick) welding such as techniques for striking the arc, running beads, basic joints, out-of-position welding.
Manual Metal Arc Gouging
The Manual Metal Arc Process (MMA Welding)
Stick Welding Resources

Submerged Arc Welding Technical Handbook by ESAB Welding & Cutting
This handbook has been prepared by the ESAB Welding & Cutting Products for shop foremen, welding engineers and other supervisory personnel. It does not give specific apparatus operating instructions nor more than an elementary explanation of basic theory. Its function is to present procedures, tables, and other operating data helpful in the planning and execution of basic submerged are welding or surfacing applications.