RESOURCES FOR METAL FABRICATION STUDENTS

Library reference collection

The Reference Collection, located opposite the loans desk, contains encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks. These books provide definitions, quick facts, statistics and overviews on a topic and are used for concise, factual information. Titles relevant to Metal Fabrication include:

Welding codes, standards and specifications	R671.20218
The Australian welding guide	R671.52
The procedure handbook of arc welding	R671.5212
Smithell’s metals reference book	R669

2nd floor Dewey numbers

The second floor of the library contains nonfiction books that can be borrowed. All books are arranged numerically according to their Dewey number. Relevant Dewey numbers for Metal Fabrication include:

CAD/CAM systems	670.285
Electric welding	671.521
Grinding and polishing	671.35
Machine-shop practice	670.423
Machine tools – numerical control	621.9023
Machining	621.75
Manufacturing processes	670
Metal-work	671
Metallurgy	669
Oxy welding and cutting	671.522
Sheet-metal work	671.823
Soldering	671.56

Online resources

The Library has a wide selection of online resources that can be accessed via the Electronic reference page, including electronic encyclopedias, dictionaries, statistics and referencing guides.

In addition to these links, the following websites may be useful to students of Metal Fabrication:

Welding Technology Institute of Australia Research, education, technology, support & information. Site contains free downloadable information sheets and useful links.

Australian Standards Online (Password required – contact LRS) Australian Standards outline the specifications and procedures which ensure that a material, product, method or service is fit for its purpose and consistently performs the way it was intended to. If a Standard needs to be ‘unlocked’ contact the LRS Coordinator

WorkCover WA Covers worker’s compensation issues.

SafetyLine Institute An online education and training facility established by WorkSafe Western Australia to provide high quality education and training materials in occupational safety and health for tertiary students.

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