MT307
Materials Joining Technology
Welding versus other joining/processes
Classification of welding processes - heat sources and shielding methods - fusion welding processes, oxy - acetylene welding, arc welding processes electroslag and electrogas welding, resistance welding
Cold and hot pressure welding; friction, friction stir, ultrasonic, induction pressure, explosive and diffusion welding
Electron beam, plasma arc and laser beam welding . advantages, limitations and applications of the electron beam, plasma arc and laser beam welding processes
Brazing, soldering, cutting and surfacing processes, soldering materials, applications of soldering , brazing and surfacing
Weld thermal cycles and their effects, structural changes in different materials, effects of pre and post heat treatments, concept of weldability and its assessment. Welding of different materials, defects in welds, their causes and remedies
TEXT BOOKS
1. Houldcroft P. T , ‘Submerged Arc Welding’, Abington Publishing, 1988
2. Linnert G. E., ‘Welding Metallurgy’, Volume 1 and 2, 4th Edition, American Welding Society, 1994
REFERENCES
1. Jackson M. D., ‘Welding Methods and Metallurgy’, Griffin, London, 1967
2. Lancaster L.F, ‘The Physics of Welding’, Pergamon Press, 1984