Looking for welding books? We've gathered 25 free welding books in PDF, covering arc welding, TIG, MIG, welding safety, and techniques for beginners.
These books and guides come from industry leaders like Lincoln Electric, ESAB, Miller Electric, and Fronius. Whether you're learning your first bead or studying advanced processes, there's something here for every skill level.
Browse our sections below or pick a topic from the table of contents. Every book is free to read online or download as PDF.
Welding Books
This section has the most complete welding resources in our collection. From 561-page handbooks to focused training courses, these books cover arc welding, stainless steel, and welding theory.
Covers SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes along with inspection and NDE/NDT methods. Developed by FHWA for highway infrastructure welding certification.
Comprehensive maritime welding reference covering all major processes, materials, consumables, and quality standards. Published by UNITOR (14th edition) for shipyard and marine professionals.
Step-by-step MMAW training guide with practical exercises, safety procedures, and skill assessments. Published under CC BY 4.0 by the Western Australian Government.
Complete arc welding training document from Fronius (2024) covering theory, equipment, electrodes, welding positions, safety, and certification. Includes comprehension questions for self-study.
Covers welding processes including oxy-acetylene, arc welding, and specialized techniques. Published by Indian Railways CAMTECH as a training reference for railway welding operations.
Specialized guide for welding stainless steel alloys covering metallurgy, filler metal selection, and joint design. Authored by PhD metallurgists at Lincoln Electric.
The definitive stainless steel welding manual from Outokumpu/Avesta. Covers all welding methods, steel types, filler metals, welding practice, and quality standards across 300 pages.
Practical guide focused on flux cored arc welding (FCAW) wire selection, parameters, and troubleshooting. Published by ESAB, a leading welding equipment manufacturer.
Comprehensive welding fundamentals course covering safety, oxy-fuel processes, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW. Designed as a continuing education unit (CEU) for certification programs.
US Army correspondence course on welding symbols and their interpretation on shop drawings. Includes practical exercises with answers. A unique resource for learning blueprint reading.
University occupational health and safety document covering welding hazards, PPE requirements, ventilation standards, and emergency procedures for welding workshops.
Health and safety fact sheet covering welding fumes, radiation, electrical hazards, and protective measures. Published by AFSCME for union health and safety representatives.
Practical beginner guide covering stick and wire welding basics, joint types, electrode selection, and common troubleshooting tips. Published by Hobart Brothers, a trusted filler metals manufacturer.
MIG welding (GMAW) is one of the most popular welding processes. These PDFs cover wire feed settings, shielding gas selection, and practical MIG techniques from leading manufacturers.
Practical MIG/MAG welding guide covering equipment, safety, transfer modes, brazing, and common welding problems. Published by Jasic/Wilkinson Star with clear diagrams and application examples.
Official Miller Electric GMAW guidelines covering setup, process control, metal transfer modes, and troubleshooting. A go-to reference from one of the leading welding equipment manufacturers.
Beginner-friendly MIG welding guide covering equipment setup, wire selection, gas requirements, and common problems. A concise starting point for first-time MIG welders.
TIG welding (GTAW) produces the cleanest, most precise welds. These resources cover tungsten electrodes, torch technique, and working with different metals.
Official Miller Electric GTAW/TIG guidelines covering power source selection, tungsten electrodes, torch setup, filler metals, and troubleshooting. Essential reference from an industry leader.
Beginner-friendly TIG welding guide covering equipment setup, torch technique, gas selection, and common problems. A practical starting point for learning TIG welding.
TIG welding presentation by an International Welding Engineer covering principles, equipment, common mistakes, pipe welding challenges, imperfections, and automation possibilities.
