HOW TO WELD ALUMINUM

Duration: 35 min

Year Published: 1942

Creator: United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Mines

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: Made in cooperation with Aluminum company of America. Begins with the gas-welding method, using either the oxyhydrogen flame or the oxyacetylene flame, and importance of proper adjustment of the torch to produce the correct shape and color of flame. Explains the use of fluxes, and the procedures in welding joints of various thicknesses; illustrates complete heat penetration and bend tests. Shows arc welding, including the metallic arc, carbon-arc, and atomic-hydrogen processes.

Complete Record: Dewey number: 671W Audience level: c-trade-adult Format/cost: 16-sd-*loan Distributors / rental: University of California; Chicago Board of Education Film Council loan; Hebert Studios, Inc 50c; University of Tennessee $1; University of Texas 25c; State College of Washington 50c; Indiana University 50c

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946