Welding of Aluminum and its Alloys – Gene Mathers – 1st Edition

INTRODUCTION TO THE WELDING OF ALUMINIUM
Introduction
Characteristics of Aluminium
Product Forms
Welding: A Few Definitions

1. WELDING METALLURGY
Introduction
Strengthening Mechanisms
Structure of Metals
Aluminium Weldability Problems
Oxide Film Removal During Welding
Hot Cracking
Strength Loss During Welding

2. MATERIAL STANDARDS, DESIGNATIONS AND ALLOYS
Designation Criteria
Alloying Elements
CEN Designation System
Specific Alloy Metallurgy
Filler Metal Selection

3. PREPARATION FOR WELDING
Introduction
Storage and Handling
Plasma-Arc Cutting
Laser Beam Cutting
Water Jet Cutting
Mechanical Cutting
Cleaning and Degreasing

4. WELDING DESIGN
Introduction
Access for Welding
Welding Speed
Welding Position
Edge Preparation and Joint Design
Distortion
Rectification of Distortion
Fatigue Strength of Welded Joints

5. TIG WELDING
Introduction
Process Principles
Mechanised/Automatic Welding
TIG Spot and Plug Welding

6. MIG WELDING
Introduction
Process Principles
Welding Consumables
Welding Procedures and Techniques
Mechanised and Robotic Welding
Mechanised Electro-Gas Welding
MIG Spot Welding

7. OTHER WELDING PROCESSES
Introduction
Plasma-Arc Welding
Laser Welding
Electron Beam Welding
Friction Welding

8. RESISTANCE WELDING PROCESSES
Introduction
Power Sources
Surface Condition and Preparation
Spot Welding
Seam Welding
Flash Butt Welding

9. WELDING PROCEDURE AND WELDER APPROVAL
Introduction
Welding Procedures
Welder Approval

10. WELD DEFECTS AND QUALITY CONTROL
Introduction
Defects in Arc Welding
Non-Destructive Testing Methods

Appendix A: British and ISO standards related to welding and aluminium
Appendix B: Physical, mechanical and chemical properties at 20 degrees C
Appendix C: Principal alloy designations: cast products
Appendix D: Alloy designations: wrought products