compare and contrast different welding

By balaclavabob Date 03-26-2004 16:04

Hello,

I am doing an assignment for uni and was wondering if anyone knew of any good sites which compare and contrast the different welding processes.

In particular:
MIG, TIG, Friction, Oxyacetylene, Laser, Electron Beam

I have am currently researching each one individually and comparing there pros and cons.

Just wanted to see if anyone has done anything similar in the past.

Thanks for your time,

BoB

By jwright650 (*****)

Date 03-26-2004 16:41

Hi BoB,
A couple of books come to mind, that cover all of the processes you listed (and much more), are published by the AWS. "Welding Inspection Technology", and "Welding Handbook Vol. II" covers Arc and Gas Welding and Cutting, Brazing and Soldering. Another good read is "Modern Welding Technology" by Howard B. Cary.

Sites of interest for MIG and TIG might be...
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/default.asp
http://millerwelds.com/
http://www.esabna.com/
http://weldreality.com/
http://www.twi.co.uk/j32k/index.xtp

I'm sure if you searched the web for the other processes you listed it would find other sites or research that you are interested in.

Hope this helps some,
John Wright

By pipewelder_1999 (****)

Date 03-27-2004 01:23

Here is some "opinion" I have compiled over a few years. http://www.weldinginspectionsvcs.com/processopinions.htm

Have a nice day

Gerald Austin