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Welding with Covered Electrodes

Synopsis
Explains the basic principles involved in welding with covered electrodes. Includes: the welder’s need for protective clothing, how the workpiece/power supply electrical connections are made, striking an arc, and a workshop demonstration of the welding technique where close-up views of arc behaviour are shown. Explains the function of the coating on the welding electrode and the importance of correct electrode storage. Outlines different welding positions, joint configurations and materials are described and the types of welding power supply in general use. Shows a selection of seven industrial applications filmed in action on location.*
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. U-matic. VHS. col. 12 min.
Year of production
1985
Availability
out of distribution; 2000 sale: £75.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects
Engineering; Technology
Keywords
materials science; welding processes

Production Company

Name

Welding Institute

Distributor

Name

Woodhead Publishing Ltd

Email
wp@woodheadpublishing.com
Web
http://www.woodheadpublishing.com/en/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01223 891 358
Fax
01223 893 694
Address
Abington Hall
Granta Park
Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AH
Notes
Distributor of a series of 13 videos and DVDs on manufacturing processes, produced in conjunction with Monash University, Australia. Each one focuses on a particular core industrial process including metal machining, casting, composite materials production, plastics forming, welding and non-destructive testing, and timber processing.

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