Electron Beam Welding

Translated from the German, this is a practical book for engineers which explains the trials, development and manufacturing processes involved in electron beam welding. Translated from the German, this is a practical book for engineers which explains the trials, development and manufacturing processes involved in electron beam welding Content: Front Matter , Page i Copyright , Page ii Preface , Page vi List of abbreviations , Pages vii-viii 1 - Introduction , Pages 1-5 2 - Generation of the electron beam , Pages 6-27 3 - The behaviour of the electron beam on penetrating metal , Pages 28-38 4 - Welding parameters and advice on welding practice , Pages 39-63 5 - The weldability of metallic materials , Pages 64-91 6 - Preparation of the workpiece , Pages 92-122 7 - Beam and machine control , Pages 123-140 8 - Electron beam welding machines and equipment , Pages 141-168 9 - Quality levels and acceptable variations in electron beam welds , Pages 169-175 10 - Examples of electron beam welded components , Pages 176-195 11 - Personnel qualifications and machine testing , Pages 196-207 12 - Standards and regulations , Pages 208-211 13 - Other methods of working materials with electron beams , Pages 212-217 14 - A comparison of electron beam and laser welding , Pages 218-219 References , Pages 220-227 Photographic acknowledgements , Page 228 Index , Pages 229-232