This book is chiefly concerned with the conventional fusion welding processes and their problems and will be of value to practical welding engineers, inspectors and metallurgists. The author also has inmind the needs of those concerned with design and specification, recognising the importance of dealing with problems at the design stage.

Factors influencing weldability; Potential welding problem areas; Solidification cracking; Lamellar tearing; Hydrogen cracking; Reheat cracking; Faults of welding; Inspection for defects; Joint integrity; Service problems; Repair.