Introduction to Arc Welding

Manual metal-arc welding, the subject of this booklet, is not difficult, but like all practical arts, the learning of the basic principles and correct techniques at the start is the only real basis for its successful application. It is hoped our step by-step introduction to arc welding, its application and safe working practices, will set you off in the right direction to achieving the most from the process, your WIA arc welder and electrodes.

Welding Processes Welding Tutorial

The American Welding Society has made each welding process definition as complete as possible so that it will suffice without reference to another definition. They define a process as "a distinctive progressive action or series of actions involved in the course of producing a basic type of result".

Introduction to Flamecutting

This  process, called  flamecutting, oxygen cutting or burning,  is an  economical method of cutting steel that provides good dimensional tolerances. It is much faster than any sawing or machining process, although the  finished edges of finished parts are not as fine.

The Basic Soldering Guide

This written guide will help beginners and novices to obtain effective results when soldering electronic components. If you have little or no experience of using a soldering iron, then EPE recommends that you practice your soldering technique on some fresh surplus components and clean stripboard (protoboard), before experimenting with a proper constructional project.

Welding Basics and Setting-up Shop

This article assumes that you have a need to weld, but that you're a beginner wondering how to get started. It examines the basics of setting up shop.