Welding Distortion Control Books?

By Lawrence (*****)

Date 03-28-2015 20:15

Distortion Control, by John P. Stewart

By PlasmaHead2 (***)

Date 03-30-2015 21:26

That was one of the first books I looked at :lol:

Might end up with his flame straightening book too...

By PlasmaHead2 (***)

Date 04-01-2015 23:32

So... I found his flame straightening book easy enough...
Distortion control seems to be a rarity however.
And Mr Stewarts website seems to have issues with trying to place an order...

By PlasmaHead2 (***)

Date 04-02-2015 03:01

So.... an update...
Just got my copy of The Procedure Handbook of Arc Welding.... :eek:

I Really wish I had gotten this book years ago.
Chapter 3 was the one I was looking for.
The can of worms that will be opened tonight for my self was fun...I never knew a weld had a center of gravity... :eek:

The can that will be opened tomorrow upon the coworkers will be amazing; I LOVE the look of shock and bewilderment upon full comprehension of the things we know so little about yet work with daily... :twisted:

Thank you again
Clif

By Lawrence (*****)

Date 04-02-2015 11:22

I love the "Lincoln Procedure Handbook"

It's the one I keep at arms reach from my desk.

Anybody involved in manufacturing can benefit from my favorite chapter (12) "Estimating Welding Costs"

Many of the underlying keys to Lean Manufacturing are supported here.... The table for Weight of Weld Metal (volume) for various joint types is a real eye opener for anybody who measures their filler metal in tons.

It's a gold mine.

By Superflux (****)

Date 04-03-2015 02:53

I too love the "Lincoln Procedure Handbook".
On mine, I colour coded the edge of the pages with Sharpies in orange, red, blue, etc for the different processes.
It is my "Go to, Grab me first" reference book.

By kcd616

Date 04-02-2015 13:19

Clif,
have 2 copies of Lincoln book
1973 ed. and 1994 ed.
but another link that might help
http://isddc.dot.gov/OLPFiles/FHWA/009569.pdf
again my memory fails me where this came from
hope it helps
sincerely,
Kent
edit: both lincoln books are the same stuff and just got the 1994 ed. 2 years ago and was told newest one out

By TimGary (****)

Date 03-29-2015 00:16

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2vuGlcbDwKY

:grin:

Mr. Shrink is older than me, and smarter too!

Tim

By PlasmaHead2 (***)

Date 03-30-2015 21:27

I've been watching that like 3 times a week lately :grin:

Hes a crafty little wanker....

By PlasmaHead2 (***)

Date 04-02-2015 03:04

Tim,
Another fun video about distortion from the depths of youtube...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pf-qQDslhU
Jody(the guy in the video) tapes laser pointers to parts so you can see what the weld is doing to the part in real time...

By kcd616

Date 03-29-2015 10:10

Clif,
can not remember where I got this (might have been here :eek:

)
try this link
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/BRIDGE/steel/heat_guide.pdf
and in references is a book by O.W. Blodgett
good read
hope this helps
sincerely,
Kent

By PlasmaHead2 (***)

Date 03-30-2015 21:33

Kent,
For some reason that document looks Really familiar....
I have to do some digging.
Very helpful though!

By kcd616

Date 04-01-2015 00:36

Clif
glad to help :smile:

sincerely,
Kent

By PlasmaHead2 (***)

Date 03-30-2015 21:33

Thank you all for your replies!