This thread will consist of links to information, forums, and scans that i will put together. its aimed at beginners and it should give a good starting place and hopefully answer the mroe technically oriented questions i see asked. ill break stuff into sections and by process (at least ill try to). i hope this helps.
if you want something posted that isnt in here .. Pm me and ill do my best ... remember this is a work in progress so ill be adding stuff every week.
and im going to reserve a few spots for future additions.
Basic Welding Position Terminology w/ graphics:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/BasicPositions1.JPG
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/BasicPositions2.JPG
1=Flat 2=Horizontal 3=Vertical 4=Overhead
F = Fillet (pronunciation - Fill-it ... not Fi-lay) - a weld of approximately triangular cross section used to join 2 pieces, especially perpendicular. I.E. 3F = Vertical Fillet Weld
G = Groove - kind of self explanitory ... a weld laid in a groove joint between two plates or bases. I.E. 2G = Horizontal Groove Weld
Know these positions. if you re serious about welding or thinking about a career or part time in welding or around welding, know them. they are common and widely used. This is the absolute base knowledge needed for welding.
SMAW "F Group" Descriptions and Information:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/F1Group.JPG
More Commonly referred to as "idiot rods" .. a drunk monkey can run these and make it look easy.
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/F2Group.JPG
F2 rods are commonly used for sheet work, easy rods to use and beautiful results
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/F3Group.JPG
I have heard these called every name in the book ... my favorites: 'whistle sticks' (they tend to whistle while fillet welding), 'dig sticks' (deep penetration and low/med deposit rate), and more often then not "@#$%% @#$#*% @##$^()^* little pieces of #$%$% *#&%" These are a very versatile electrode but they are not the easiest to learn with. Used widely for root passes on pipe and plate of all thicknesses and diameters. They work well with a 'whipping' technique.
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/F4Group1.JPG
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/F4Group2.JPG
And my favorite rod of all time .. the Low-Hy. Great electrodes. They are all position and they make beautiful beads when run properly. Store them in air tight containers, preferable a rod oven at 300*. Water is 2 parts hydrogen ... and there is a lot of water vapor in the air ... low-hy and atmospheric water vapor dont mix. it will cause hydrogen cracking.
SMAW Electrode Numbering System:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/SMAWElectrodeNumberingSystem.jpg
Know these numbering systems. they tell you everything about a specific electrode from the positions they can be used in, the needed polarity, and the general characteristics. not to mention the tensile strength. it would be unfortunate to make a weld with 7018 that needed to withstand 80,000 PSI.
SMAW Electrode Characteristics
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/SMAWElectrodeChar.jpg
Root Pass Troubleshooting Cures and Causes:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/RootPassTS.jpg
Typical GMAW Welding Parameters: (good starting point for beginners)
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/TypicalGMAWParameters.jpg
Wire Fed Trouble Shooting:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/GMAWTS1.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/GMAWTS2.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/GMAWTS3.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/GMAWTS4.jpg
Modes of GMAW Transfer; Short Circuit, Globular, Spray Transfer:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/ModesGMAW1.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/ModesGMAW2.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/ModesGMAW3.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/ModesGMAW4.jpg
FCAW Electrode Specification and Information:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/FCAWElectrodeSpec1.JPG
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/FCAWElectrodeSpec2.JPG
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/FCAWElectrodeSpec3.JPG
Information on Gases for Gas Shielded Processes
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/Gases1.JPG
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/Gases2.JPG
if you want something posted that isnt in here .. Pm me and ill do my best ... remember this is a work in progress so ill be adding stuff every week.
and im going to reserve a few spots for future additions.
Basic Welding Position Terminology w/ graphics:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/BasicPositions1.JPG
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/BasicPositions2.JPG
1=Flat 2=Horizontal 3=Vertical 4=Overhead
F = Fillet (pronunciation - Fill-it ... not Fi-lay) - a weld of approximately triangular cross section used to join 2 pieces, especially perpendicular. I.E. 3F = Vertical Fillet Weld
G = Groove - kind of self explanitory ... a weld laid in a groove joint between two plates or bases. I.E. 2G = Horizontal Groove Weld
Know these positions. if you re serious about welding or thinking about a career or part time in welding or around welding, know them. they are common and widely used. This is the absolute base knowledge needed for welding.
SMAW "F Group" Descriptions and Information:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/F1Group.JPG
More Commonly referred to as "idiot rods" .. a drunk monkey can run these and make it look easy.
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/F2Group.JPG
F2 rods are commonly used for sheet work, easy rods to use and beautiful results
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/F3Group.JPG
I have heard these called every name in the book ... my favorites: 'whistle sticks' (they tend to whistle while fillet welding), 'dig sticks' (deep penetration and low/med deposit rate), and more often then not "@#$%% @#$#*% @##$^()^* little pieces of #$%$% *#&%" These are a very versatile electrode but they are not the easiest to learn with. Used widely for root passes on pipe and plate of all thicknesses and diameters. They work well with a 'whipping' technique.
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/F4Group1.JPG
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/F4Group2.JPG
And my favorite rod of all time .. the Low-Hy. Great electrodes. They are all position and they make beautiful beads when run properly. Store them in air tight containers, preferable a rod oven at 300*. Water is 2 parts hydrogen ... and there is a lot of water vapor in the air ... low-hy and atmospheric water vapor dont mix. it will cause hydrogen cracking.
SMAW Electrode Numbering System:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/SMAWElectrodeNumberingSystem.jpg
Know these numbering systems. they tell you everything about a specific electrode from the positions they can be used in, the needed polarity, and the general characteristics. not to mention the tensile strength. it would be unfortunate to make a weld with 7018 that needed to withstand 80,000 PSI.
SMAW Electrode Characteristics
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/SMAWElectrodeChar.jpg
Root Pass Troubleshooting Cures and Causes:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/RootPassTS.jpg
Typical GMAW Welding Parameters: (good starting point for beginners)
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/TypicalGMAWParameters.jpg
Wire Fed Trouble Shooting:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/GMAWTS1.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/GMAWTS2.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/GMAWTS3.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/GMAWTS4.jpg
Modes of GMAW Transfer; Short Circuit, Globular, Spray Transfer:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/ModesGMAW1.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/ModesGMAW2.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/ModesGMAW3.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/ModesGMAW4.jpg
FCAW Electrode Specification and Information:
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/FCAWElectrodeSpec1.JPG
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/FCAWElectrodeSpec2.JPG
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/FCAWElectrodeSpec3.JPG
Information on Gases for Gas Shielded Processes
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/Gases1.JPG
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1345/Gases2.JPG