Automation of welding processes

The description of the main elements of automation for welding equipment is provided. The principles of construction and examples of implementation of modern control systems for equipment and processes of arc, contact, and electron-beam welding are given. Systems for controlling the spatial position of the heat source relative to the joint line, automated complexes with microcontrollers and computers for managing the quality of the welded joint, as well as issues of robotization of arc and contact welding are discussed. For students of higher educational institutions. The textbook can be useful for graduate students and specialists in the field of welding production when choosing automation tools.