1 FOREWORD
This Submerged Arc Welding Handbook
has been prepared by the ESAB Welding & Cutting Products for
shop foremen, welding engineers and
other supervisory personnel. It does not give specific apparatus
operating instructions nor more than
an elementary explanation of basic theory. Its function is to present
procedures, tables, and other operating
data helpful in the planning and execution of basic submerged are
welding or surfacing applications.
For information on multiple electrode
welding, high speed welding, special hard-facing compositions,
welding materials to meet government
and industry specifications, welding power supplies, or any other
aspect of submerged arc welding not
covered herein, consult your ESAB representative or the nearest
ESAB sales office.
Operating instruction booklets for
ESAB equipment are available on request to any sales office. Each
contains precautionary information
which should be read and observed by all machine operators.
Copyright 1999, ESAB Welding &
Cutting Products, Florence, SC 29501.
