Welding of aluminum and aluminum alloys

Author: Zhou Wansheng
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book comprehensively introduces the welding technology of aluminum and aluminum alloys, including the metallurgical behavior, mechanical behavior, various welding methods, and welding quality inspection of aluminum and aluminum alloy joints. It focuses on explaining the causes and prevention of weld porosity and welding cracks in heat-treated high-strength aluminum alloys, as well as welding methods such as tungsten inert gas welding (TIG), alternating polarity plasma arc welding, electron beam welding, friction stir welding, and laser welding. As a newly published (monograph) on aluminum and aluminum alloy welding technology, this book is rich in content, illustrated with numerous figures and tables, and is both innovative and practical, highlighting the latest advancements in the field of aluminum alloy welding technology. The book provides a relatively comprehensive exposition of both the theoretical foundation of aluminum and aluminum alloy welding and emerging welding technologies, while also including many representative engineering application examples. It is suitable for personnel engaged in research and production work related to aluminum and aluminum alloy welding technology, as well as for teaching reference in relevant disciplines of colleges and universities. This (monograph) on the welding of aluminum and aluminum alloys is relatively comprehensive in content and has a certain emphasis. The book consists of 17 chapters, comprehensively introducing the metallurgical behavior, mechanical behavior, various welding methods, and welding quality inspection of aluminum and aluminum alloy joints. It focuses on explaining the causes and prevention of weld porosity and welding cracks in heat-treated aluminum alloys, as well as welding methods such as TIG, alternating polarity plasma arc welding, electron beam welding, friction stir welding, and laser welding. It is suitable for personnel engaged in research and production work related to aluminum and aluminum alloy welding technology, as well as for teaching reference in relevant disciplines of colleges and universities.