arc welding

Electric metal joining

Arc welding is a method of joining metal pieces using intense heat generated by an electrical arc.

The arc forms between an electrode and the metal workpiece, melting both to create a fused joint.

Common types include MIG, TIG, and stick welding, each suited to different metals and applications: He learned arc welding in trade school.

process

penetration

Entry into something

  • base metalNon-precious metallic element
  • beadPierced ornament for threading
  • tackSharp-headed fastener

seam · fillet · slag · spatter · preheat · weldability · autogenous · joint · puddle · heat-affected zone

equipment

electrode

Conductive interface point

gloves · mask · stinger · angle grinder · wire brush · regulator · flowmeter

electrical

current

Directed flow of charge

conductor · resistance · grounding · spark · duty cycle · polarity · AC · DC · striking · ionization

applications

fabrication

Deliberately untrue statement

shipbuilding · pipeline · structural · automotive · aerospace · repair · assembly · metalwork · heavy equipment · pressure vessels

shielding

argon

Unreactive element eighteen

  • fluxContinuous change or flow
  • heliumLightest noble gas
  • CO2Carbon dioxide formula

deoxidizer · purging · oxidation

methods

TIG

Tungsten arc welding

automated

Categories
Opposites
joining method intensity

arc weldingsoldering

Low-temp metal fusion

brazing · gluing

joining vs. separating

arc weldinggrinding

Molar action sometimes

demolition · cutting · metal cutting · sawing · shearing

permanent vs. reversible fastening

arc weldingbolting

Departing at speed

riveting · screwing · clamping · press-fit · pinning

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G