This practical guide to troubleshooting aluminum welding-related problems is based on real-life questions and answers from the author of the long-running column in theWelding Journal. This Second Edition was produced in order to include additional sections that enhance the already comprehensive material that was included in the First Edition. Some of the additional topics that have been added include: Reduction in Strength of Aluminum Base Material after Welding, Post Weld Processing, Explanations of Aluminum Heat Treatment Terms, Aluminum in Cryogenic Applications, Exfoliation Corrosion and Intergranular Corrosion in Aluminum, Modes of Metal Transfer Preferable to Aluminum Welding, Open Root Joint Welding of Aluminum Pipes, Stud Welding of Aluminum, Overview of Plasma Arc Cutting of Aluminum, Brazing and Soldering of Aluminum Alloys, and Welding Specification for Friction Stir Welding.Content:Front Matter List of Questions List of Tables List of Figures Basic Safety Precautions Preface Table of Contents1. The Advancement of Aluminum within the Welding Fabrication Industry and its Many Product Design Applications2. What is the History of Aluminum and Aluminum Welding?3. Aluminum Alloys and Metallurgy4. Aluminum Filler Alloys5. Welding Discontinuities and Weld Testing6. Equipment, Welding and Cutting Processes, and Welding Procedures7. The Common Welding Processes8. Codes and Standards for Welding Aluminum Annex A: References and Sources for Further InformationIndex