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BOOK REVIEW: INTRODUCTION TO BRAZING TECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
"Introduction to brazing technology", written by P.M. Roberts, is one of the most complete books available to brazing practitioners. This edition has numerous explanations and valuable practical information. Overall, the text remains a must as a learning tool and its clear relevance to real-world industry practices makes it useful for both students and practitioners.
KEYWORDS: text book, book review, brazing, joint gap.
1. INTRODUCTION
It is an important fact that experienced archaeologists can often date the manufacture of vessels to around 4000BC. So, it is reasonable to claim that brazing is the oldest metal-joining process known to humankind.
The book "Introduction to brazing technology" by P.M. Roberts, CRC PRESS TAYLOR AND FRANCIS (2016), 338 PP. ISBN: 978-1-4987-58444, provides practical guidance for the industrial production of an effectively brazed joint. Written in plain language by an active technical consultant with more than 50 years of brazing experience, this clear and concise book:
* explains the fundamental concepts of the brazing process;
* covers all the common heating methods used for brazing;
* describes how to obtain brazing operator accreditation;
* addresses the latest advances in brazing technology;
* features an extensive glossary of brazing terms;
* underscores the importance of the joint gap;
* uses as reference EN and ISO standards.
"Introduction to Brazing Technology" ensures good working knowledge of the application of brazing as an industrial joining technique. The book offers to new and existing users of the technology a comprehensive reference for tackling the day-to-day challenges encountered during the brazing process.
The book is structured in 11 chapters, like a technical reference book, it contains process fundamentals, related field applications and selection charts. The book content is:
1. Process Fundamentals and Operator Safety
2. Where Brazing Fits in Joining Technology
3. Joint Design Fundamentals
4. Filler Materials, Fluxes and Brazing Paste Fundamentals
5. Brazing with Flames
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