This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes Welding Safety, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, SMAW -- Equipment and Safety, Shielded Metal Arc Electrodes, SMAW -- Beads and Fillet Welds, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW -- Groove Welds and Backing, and SMAW -- Open V-Groove Welds.