Welding Material Handbook

This handbook describes various welding materials and techniques available to the SEABEE
welder. The emphasis is placed upon interchangeability of materials ordinarily found in the Naval
Construction Forces Table of Allowance. Although complete coverage of all possible materials
and their various applications is not furnished, the data provided in this handbook will cover a
majority of maintenance situations. The referenced welding materials can be requisitioned from
the supporting Construction Battalion Centers. This handbook also describes several related
maintenance techniques. These include: Wearfacing, MAPP Gas Welding, and some cold
processes that can be substituted for welding procedures in certain maintenance applications.