Plasma Cutting Handbook

Today's plasma cutters are easy to operate and are an indipensable and very reliable tool for any automotive professional or amateur. Custom builder Eddie Paul uses plasma cutters to help design and build hundreds of project vehicles for Hollywood movie and television shows. In the Plasma Cutting Handbook, he demonstrates the techniques he's learned over the years. This guide will help you select and teach you how to operate a plasma cutter safely and efficiently. You'll learn basic cutting techniques, how to troubleshoot cutting problems, advanced tips and techniques, and the basics of CNC plasma cutting.

The famed movie-car builder explains how to use a plasma cutter for custom metal fabrication. Includes basic, advanced, and CNC cutting procedures as well as how to draft and design components for racing and custom-car building. It discusses safety procedures, troubleshooting, and professional tips, and includes examples from Eddie Paul's world- famous custom shop.

Have you ever felt the thrill of slicing through metal with lightning speed? Do you wonder what it's like to harness the power of plasma? "How to Use a Plasma Cutter" is your comprehensive guide to mastering one of the most exhilarating tools in metalworking. Whether you are a beginner intrigued by metal art or a professional looking to refine your skills, this book holds the keys to unlocking the full potential of a plasma cutter. Inside, you will discover not just the technical how-tos, but also the profound safety practices that protect you from the inherent dangers of plasma cutting. With clear instructions, expert tips, and step-by-step tutorials, this book assures that there is a wealth of knowledge to be gained. From setting up your equipment to executing the perfect cut, and even maintenance tips to keep your cutter in top shape, every page empowers you to improve your craft. Dive into "How to Use a Plasma Cutter" and start transforming raw metal into works of art, functional parts, or custom fabrications with precision and confidence. This book is not just about learning; it's about experiencing the power of creation at your fingertips.

A newly-updated, state-of-the-art guide to MIG and TIG arc welding technology. Written by a noted authority in the field, this revised edition of HP's bestselling automotive book-for over 20 years-is a detailed, instructional manual on the theory, technique, equipment, and proper procedures of metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding.

Welding processes handbookis an introductory guide to all of the main welding processes. It is specifically designed for students on EWF courses and newcomers to welding and is suitable as a textbook for European welding courses in accordance with guidelines from the European Welding Federation. Welding processes and equipment necessary for each process are described so that they can be applied to all instruction levels required by the EWF and the important areas of welded joint design, quality assurance and costing are also covered in detail.