Aircraft Welding (Drake's Aircraft Mechanic Series) (Volume 2)

This is a high quality facsimile of Aircraft Welding by Colonel Rollen H. Drake, originally published in 1947. This book contains all the information and instruction needed to fulfill the welding requirements for an aircraft mechanic's license in 1947. Its detailed information on every aspect of this work will also make this book useful for reference by welders on the job. It is clearly written in non-technical language which anyone can understand. The theory underlying the production of a successful weld is explained in simple language, with much useful information on the properties and characteristics of the different metals and alloys, the particular uses of each main type of metal and its alloys, its reaction to heat treatment, etc. Every type of welding used on aircraft is covered, with step-by-step instruction on the construction of welded rudders, stabilizers, engine mounts and the other welded parts of an airplane. There is detailed instruction on the techniques of setting up and operating welding equipment. The special techniques used for each of the different metals and their alloys are taken up separately, with full information on each; and the making of approved welded joints is thoroughly explained and illustrated. Detection of flaws and faulty welds is emphasized. Thus, it is shown not only how to make a good weld, but also how to avoid making a bad one. Full details are also given on welded repairs, explaining all types of repairs approved under the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Useful chapters on related matters such as technical drawings for welds and the reading of blueprints, on safety practices which should be followed by the welder, and on the vocabulary of welding are included, making this book complete in every way as a text and manual for students or for professional aircraft welders. The book is illustrated with 350 detailed drawings and photographs which graphically show all the materials, tools, and techniques described in the text. There are also tables of useful data on such matters as the properties of metals and alloys, standards for testing, the composition of commercial alloys, etc.