Automobile Engineering eBook

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Welding Field. The welding process is undoubtedly one Of the greatest contributors to the efficient and economical manufacture Of the modern automobile. It has made possible higher standards Of body design and may be given almost exclusive credit for the light weight and great strength Of the present-day motor car, producing stronger and better working parts through the use Of pressed steel instead Of the heavy castings or riveted parts, such as axle housings, Fig. L, and manifolds, tanks, bodies, etc., Fig. 2.