Weman K., Linden G. (eds.) MIG Welding Guide

Woodhead Publishing Limited, CRC Press LLC, 2006. XII, 303 p. — ISBN13: 978-1-85573-947-5 (book), ISBN10: 1-85573-947-X (book), ISBN10: 0-8493-9112-1 — (Woodhead Publishing in Materials).MIG (metal inert gas) welding is one of the key processes in industrial manufacturing. The MIG Welding Guide provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand coverage of this widely used process. It presents readers with a variety of topics from the choice of shielding gases to filler materials, welding equipment, and lots of practical advice.The book provides an overview of new developments in various processes such as flux cored arc welding, new high-productive methods, pulsed MIG welding, MIG-brazing, robotic welding applications, and occupational health and safety. It is essential reading for welding engineers, production engineers, designers, and all those involved in industrial manufacturing.Contributor contact detailsTechnologiesThe MIG welding process
Kweman , Wemab AB, SwedenThe welding arc
Metal transfer
Magnetic arc blow
Process control
Consumables
Shielding gases
Welding parameters
Arc spot welding
High productive methods
AC MIG weldingEquipment for MIG welding KWEMAN , Wemab AB, Sweden
Power sources
Different types of welding power units
Development trends
Rating data for power sources
Electrical safety requirements
Wire feed unit
Welding gun and feeding properties
Cooling unitsShielding gases inMIG welding
Glindeân , Air Liquide Gas AB, SwedenThe role of the shielding gas
Standardisation of the shielding gases
The properties of the individual gases
The gas mixtures for different materials
The gas flow rate
The gas supply system
Safety in gas distribution
Developments in gases and gas distributionConsumables in MIG welding
L-E Stridh , Esab AB, Sweden
Standards
Availability of wires for different base materials
Dimensions and their influence on the process
Consumable properties
Different wire analyses and their effect on welding propertiesFlux cored arc welding
L-Estridh , Esab AB, SwedenEN standards for flux cored wires
Consumables
Typical applications
Choice of wires
Process limitationsPulsedMIG welding
K Weman , Wemab AB, SwedenProcess principles
Equipment and control techniqueMIG brazing
G Lindeân , Air Liquide Gas AB, SwedenProcess principles
Base materials and filler materials
Shielding gases
Equipment
Brazing and technique and brazed jointsFuture trendsQuality and safety issuesImproving productivity in MIG/MAGmethods
J Hedegaêrd , Corrosion & Metals Research Institute, SwedenBasics for high productive arc welding
Methods for increased productivity with single wire
Double wire welding
Hybrid welding: laser±MIG/MAG
Process selection and cost comparison
Future trendsAssessing weld quality in MIG welding
P Nerman , Corrosion & Metals Research Institute, SwedenWeld discontinuities
Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and their applicability on different types of weld discontinuitiesOccupational health and safety in MIG welding
K Weman , Wemab AB, SwedenElectrical hazards
Electromagnetic fields
Machine safety and mechanical protection
Welding fumes and gases
entilation measures
Radiation
Noise
Ergonomics
Spatter
Fire risksReducing costs inMIG welding
G Lindeân , Air Liquide Gas AB, SwedenImportant economical advantages of MIG/MAG welding
Some welding cost concepts
Cost calculation
Throat thickness
Computer programs for welding cost calculations
Methods of reducing welding costs
Mechanisation, automation, robot weldingApplicationsMIG welding of uncoated and surface coated steel
T Nilsson and Askirfors , SSAB, SwedenStructural steels and pressure vessel steels
Cold rolled and zinc coated sheet steelsMIG welding of stainless steel
G Lindeân, Air Liquide Gas AB, SwedenAustenitic steels
Ferritic steels
Ferritic-austenitic steels
Ferritic-martensitic steelsMIG welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys
G Lindeân, Air Liquide Gas AB, SwedenThe properties of aluminium and its alloys
Designation of aluminium alloys according to European standard
MIG welding of aluminium and its alloys
Future trendsRobotic equipment forMIG welding
D Skarin , J Nilsson and D Green , ABB Automation
Technologies AB, SwedenTypes of industries using robotic arc welding
Workpiece positioners
Robotic production concepts
System integration
Safety systems
Offline software toolsOptimising the use of robotic MIG welding
R Gudmundson , Air Liquide Gas AB, SwedenThe welding process
The design of the workpiece
The preparation of the parts and assembly before welding
Equipment, filler materials and shielding gas
Welding process and programmingAutomotive applications of roboticMIG welding
R Gudmundson , Air Liquide Gas AB, SwedenRear support arm
Car body weldingHeavy vehicle applications of robotic MIG welding
H Brostroèm, Volvo Wheel Loaders AB, SwedenWelding of frames for heavy wheel loaders
Future trends