Metallurgy, pipe thickness, and welding...

[gijoe985]

Hey, I was just curious if anyone had any good sites bookmarked that cover metallurgy, pipe thickness, and welding? I've realized that over the years I have accumulated a decent amount of knowledge on fabrication processes, but I've always had a crutch (or one type or another) to help me with the metal knowledge. I think I need to buff up on it a bit. I do have a book that is supposed to be excellent. Engineering to Win, by Carroll Smith. But I'd like to do a little research first.

Either way, if anyone has any suggestions, I'd love t hear them. Topics including, types of welding procedures and materials for different processes (I.e. I've done a bunch of stick welding, but I always had someone telling me what rod to use), types of steel and their uses, the applications/advantages/disadvantages to certain metals and alloys for automotive uses.

Thanks a bunch guys!

 

[Defiant]

Get the Lincoln Welding textbook. Check eBay, or used book shops in your area.

 

[Calan]

American Welding Society - Home Page - links, news, forums, etc. etc.

And pick up the Machinists Handbook...everything you want to know (and a whole bunch of crap you don't) related to materials, processes, standards, and anything else mechanical. For specifically what you asked for, this would be your best resource.

For some really boring but sometimes useful reading, browse around for publications by ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers). Other good sources for technology information and vendors is the Thomas Registry and GlobalSpec (requires free registration, but lots of good info).

 

[gijoe985]

Good stuff guys, thanks! I've been reading the Engineer to Win book. It is pretty good. The guys at the track said they learned more about metallurgy from this book than they did taking the classes in college. But the more resources the marrier.