Welding: DVDs

1 videodisc (DVD) (111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 guidebook (15 p. ; 22 cm.)
This program covers many advanced topics in TIG welding, including welding chrome moly steel, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, bronze, copper, and titanium. It also shows how to weld castings made from aluminum, magnesium, and bronze. Guidelines are given for using the pulse and waveform adjustments that many new welders have, along with practical advice on machine setup, joint preparation, and weld finishing.

1 videodisc (44 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
An introduction to shielded metal arc welding covering the basic fundamentals with detailed explanations and close-up demonstrations.

1 videodisc (45 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Detailed explanations with close-up demonstrations cover the welder skills necessary for joining metal in all positions. Demonstrations of the actual welds explain how travel speed, rod angle, and rod movement are used to control penetration, the shape, and the quantity of weld.

2 videodiscs (approximately 238 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
A step-by-step explanation of the creation of the smaller, more detailed pieces that make up a pair of hourglass gauntlets. Explanations of how to weld and sand individual pieces into a strong assembly, anneal and shape brass to make it easy to work, chase fine lines into pieces to create historical accuracy, and polish small pieces of steel to a mirror finish consistent with the appearance of 16th century armor. A demonstration of "fluting" a piece of brass for decoration is also included.

1 videodisc (9 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Overview of how electricity works in the welding process. Explains basic arc welder technology.

1 videodisc (28 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Inverters reflect the trend in industry for greater efficiency and higher quality welding machinery with inverters being designed to satisfy that demand.

1 videodisc (DVD) (41 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Provides the fundamental expertise necessary to successfully apply both gas-shielded and flux-cored welding wire.