Welding: Principles and Applications, Fourth Edition [Hardcover]

Larry Jeffus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0827382405 | ISBN-13: 978-0827382404 | Edition: 4th

This comprehensive welding text covers all aspects of welding, progressively guiding them from the absolute basics to AWS Certified Welder Test preparation. Experiments and practices are designed to familiarize the student with a wide range of machine settings, production of quality welds, while minimizing wasted stock and nonskilled work such as grinding and finishing.Based on standards established by the American Welding Society, the student learns to develop industry-acceptable practices for professional application.

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About the Author

Larry F. Jeffus is a Professor at Emeritus, Eastfield College in Eastfield, Texas. He has been nominated by colleges for the Innovator of the Year as the result of setting up nontraditional technical training programs. He was also selected as the Outstanding Post-Secondary Technical Educator in the State of Texas by the Texas Technical Society.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 828 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 4th edition (September 30, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827382405
• ISBN-13: 978-0827382404
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely thorough theory, could use some practical guidelines, October 13, 2005

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Eric Johanson (New Hampshire, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Welding: Principles and Applications, Fifth Edition (Hardcover)

This is book is basically a college text on welding-- and a fine one at that. It covers the theory of all the major welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-cored) in dazzling detail with beautiful color photos and diagrams. This includes some simple-to-understand physics of each welding process, explanations of various types of welding equipment, weld joint designs, welding positions, weave patterns, etc. If you read this book cover-to-cover, you will have a thorough grasp of all the theoritical aspects of welding. No other text even comes close to this book in these areas.

The book is short on practical advice in some areas, perhaps because it is intended to be used alongside an instructor. Numerous example excercises are given for every type of weld process and weld position, but actual welder parameters are strangely missing. For example, if you want to butt weld two pieces of 1/8" steel using stick welding, then a)what is a good diameter electrode to try, b)what is a good welding current? The book doesn't really say, it's left up to the reader to experiment on his own and determine by trial and error what works best.

The author probably takes this approach delibrately because he knows that the best way to become the most proficient welder is to learn by experimentation, rather than following tables in a book every time you want to weld something. But beginner welders will undoubtedly find this approach frustring at times when you just want some general guidelines on where to start on selecting electrode size, amperage, voltage, wire-feed-speed, etc.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent, well-written and well organized text, January 15, 2004

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Gary L. Havens (Bowling Green, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Welding: Principles and Applications, Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

I have used an earlier edition and this edition in self-study of welding technology and as an aid in the development of my welding skills necessary for certifications. The text is exceptionally well organized and thorough. The material is comprehensive in explaining not only about the various welding technologies, but also in presenting the proper techniques and practices of welding, including great color pictures showing both good and bad practices. Every aspect of the welder's skill set is covered. Additionally, there are comprehensive end-of-chapter review questions, an excellent glossary, and a useful index, which perhaps could be beefed up somewhat. All in all, this was a very readable, worthwhile addition to my metal trades library . My money was well spent.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A college text on Welding, September 9, 2005

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Craig H. Rowland "Craig H. Rowland" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Welding: Principles and Applications, Fifth Edition (Hardcover)

This is the book we used in a college-level welding course I took. It covers virtually every aspect of welding from oxy-fuel, stick, MIG, TIG, SMAW, cutting, basic metallurgy, brazing, welding certification requirements, etc. This text is very detailed and you can directly reference chapters on welding processes you're interested in doing without having to read the entire (very thick) book. It is an excellent reference and covers step-by-step how to safely setup and use all types of welding gear, how to lay correct beads, how to spot defects, proper weld preparation, safety, and lab exercises to test your skills.

I own several books on welding and this one blows them all out of the water by a very wide margin. The price is college textbook high, but you get what you pay for with this volume. This is a very professional and well organized reference and should be on every welder's book shelf.

The above review is for the fifth edition of this book. Older versions are around but you should purchase the latest edition to keep abreast of new welding practices and techniques.