Welding Research Guide
This guide will help the user to locate books, electronic books, audiovisual resources, journal articles and Internet resources related to welding. This guide serves as a starting point for finding information on topics related to welding, methods of welding, welding standards and job outlook for welders. If you would like additional assistance, please Ask the Librarians or call: 920-924-3108 or 262-335-5760 or 920-887-4406.
Books, e-books and Audiovisual Resources:
Use MPTC Online Catalog to locate books, e-books, and audiovisual materials on the topics related to welding.
To access the e-books (electronic books), click on Net Library. (use search terms suggested below)
Suggested keyword searches for topics related to welding:
Welding and manufacturing processes
Welding and safety measures
Welding types (Arc, Tig, Mig, Plasma, Ultrasonic, Laser, Oxyacetylene)
Solder and soldering
Plasma arc cutting
Underwater welding
Boiler and pressure code
Please click here for Bibliography for Welding to get a listing of Books, e-books, videos and various audiovisual resources located at MPTC Libraries.
To find information on a specific company/industry located in Wisconsin: Go to Library webpage, click on Electronic Resources, then click on Electronic Reference and scroll down to Business Directories and then click on the link: Wisconsin Selectory and click on ‘The Million Dollar’ database.
Periodical Articles:
Use the following databases to find Full-Text articles from journals and newspapers related to Welding topics. Click on Find Articles link. You may use similar keywords/subject terms as suggested for searching the MPTC Catalog.
AcessScience
This database gives you in-depth encyclopedic/factual information on welding, and all types of welding.
Business News Bank
This database is an excellent resource for getting information from U.S. local, regional, and national newspapers; newswires; and business journals on current happenings regarding welding jobs and impact of globalization on welding jobs.
EBSCOhost
Click on the EBSCOhost database. Then select Academic Search Elite and Master File Premier and Business Source Elite databases from the list and click on continue. Use search terms such as welding, welding types, welding safety and more.
Wilson Web
This is an excellent database to find information on underwater welding, plasma welding, laser welding and all other types of welding.
Learning Objects
Selecting Electrodes for Wire Feed Welding
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=WLD1102
Setting Shielding Gas Flow for Wire Feed Welding
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=WLD1202
Setting up a Wire Feeder for GMAW
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=WLD1002
Starting a GTAW Weld Pool with Filler
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=WLD202
Types of GMAW Power Sources
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=WLD802
Wire Feed Welding Gun Assembly
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=WLD902
Internet Sources
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
ANSI, a private nonprofit membership organization supported by a diverse constituency of private and public sector organizations, is the administrator and coordinator of the U.S. private sector voluntary standardization system. Links provided include: Accreditation Committee, Consumer affairs, Government affairs, Welding education, News & events and Library (free information to various documents). It is a National Resource for Global Standards.
American Welding Society (AWS)
The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organization (50,000 members worldwide) with a goal to advance the science, technology and application of welding and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying. The future vision of AWS is ambitious and will require hard work and commitment by the industry, but expectations are high for maintaining a competitive worldwide position for welding well into the new century.
Certified Welding Technologies Inc. (CWT)
Welding Certification Bureau is the premier National Organization that certifies welders, contractors, manufacturers, Technical and Trade organizations, AI-BM certification inspectors. The Certificates of Certification are issued by the National Certification Bureau, which are nationally recognized and guaranteed to meet Certification Requirements of the U.S.A.
CWB Group
The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB), a Division of the CWB Group, is accreditation covers the welding certification programs for companies engaged in fusion welding, welding consumables and welding inspection organizations. GCIL Training: the education division and QUASAR: the Registration Division are the two divisions of CWB group.
Edison Welding Institute (EWI)
EWI provides welding and joining information through technical assistance, contract research, consultancy and training. They design courses for engineers, technicians, supervisors and managers and assist in all aspects of advancing the science and application of materials joining technologies
Fabrication & Manufacturers Association International (FMA)
FMA disseminates technical information and offers educational opportunities for metal fabricators through conferences, magazines and research services. FMA provides the tools and resources needed by companies to improve operations. FMA brings the metal forming and fabricating community together through networking sessions, volunteer opportunities, and award programs.
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (HIWT)
The welding school was started in 1930 as a department of the Hobart Brothers Company. Today, the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a nonprofit educational institution. The Institute educates and trains individuals in the use and application of welding technologies; develops and disseminates welding training and educational materials; and conducts certification research and qualifications for the welding industry.
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
A Boilermaker is anyone who works in the boiler construction or repair trade. The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a union with diverse members representing to include Boilermakers, Iron ship builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, Cement workers, Stove workers, Metal polishers or many other job descriptions. This website offers numerous useful links on Programs, Leadership, Resources, Trusts, current news and government websites. A link for jobs for Boilermakers.
Miller Electric Mfg. Company
In 1929, this was a one-person operation selling welders only in northeastern (Appleton) Wisconsin. Today, Miller is the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding and cutting equipment. Two important links from the Miller web page are: “Employment Search” and “By Industry” which provides job openings, case studies, tools, and ideas related to welding.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Occupational Outlook Handbook includes information on various occupations such as: training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions. In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, link to job information for Boilermakers and more.
Weld-Ed
"The National Center for Welding Education and Training is a dynamic partnership between business and industry, community and technical colleges, universities, the American Welding Society and government." Visitors to the site will find information on educational and employment opportunities, publications and presentations that will be of interest to people in the welding industry and much more.
Welding and Joining Technologies and Training
This web site consists of links to welding and joining technologies, types of welding, welding safety, underwater welding, welding history, blueprint reading, technical organizations, general welding education resources as well as resources for locating welding schools or programs.
Welding. Com
This website lists very valuable information on almost all areas of welding such as welding solutions, welding resources (books, welding terms, and technical articles), welding tips, and discussions forum events calendar. Search window from the webpage has categories from A-Z such as types of welding (Underwater welding, Laser welding etc). Further links to supplies, schools, certification information on each of the categories is given This site is useful for novice and an expert welder.
The Welding Institute (TWI)
TWI is a non-profit distributing, membership-based company. It is owned by its Members - 3,500 from 60 countries around the world. It provides industry with engineering solutions in welding, joining and associated technologies through information; advice and technology transfer; consultancy and project support; contract R&D; training and qualification; and personal membership. It is the only single source of expertise in every aspect of joining technology for engineering materials - metals, plastics, ceramics and composites.
Welding Jobs.com
This web site was created in 1999 and is one of the largest welding job seeking website in the welding industry. It is listed in CareerXRoads 2000-2003 as a Top 500 Job Site and also listed in Weddle's Job Guide. It has been linked by numerous professional society sections such as websites AWS, TWI, ASM, SME and related sites.
Welding Research Council (WRC)
The Welding Research Council brings together science and engineering specialists in developing the solutions to problems in welding and pressure vessel technology. The Council encourages research; address unresolved technical issues; consider new approaches; examine published and unpublished test results; develop new test methods; seek understanding.
Welding Rods Organization
This website has been created for the public as a free resource detailing on manganism and the dangerous health effects of welding rods containing manganese. Included you will find information regarding welding rods news and welding rods resources.
Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA)
The IIW was founded in 1948 by the welding institutes or societies in 13 countries (43 members) to promote international collaboration in welding. The Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA) is the Australian Representative Body to the IIW. It promotes the development of welding and exchange of scientific and technical information on welding research and education. It also assists in the formulation of international standards for welding.
Updated 08/2009
