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.