Elsevier Handbook of Mould, Tool and Die Repair Welding (Series in Welding and Other Joining Technologies)

In an overlooked area of welding, this book is an extremely practical and down-to-earth money-saving guide to repair of moulds, tools and dies, from buying the most suitable material and equipment to completing complex repair work. It offers simple, step-by-step, user-friendly advice on all aspects of a task where quality is paramount and the selection of the correct welding techniques essential. The text reflects a strong enthusiasm for the task in hand from an author who has many tricks of the trade to share. His book is an essential resource for Tool Room managers and foremen as well as maintenance and repair welding specialists. Contents: How to use this book; Writing your weld procedure; Identification of material; Choosing your filler wire; Heat control; Weld techniques; Equipment; Basic TIG welding for beginners; Appendices: Other steels and tool steels; Elements and their symbols; Millimetres to inches conversion table; Temperature conversion table weld procedure sheet.