Joining Processes
Mechanical Joining
Uses fastners to join parts
Self Tapping Screws
Nut & Bolt
Riveting
Threading & Tapping
Adhesive Joining
Soft Soldering
Gas Welding
Oxy-Acetylene Welding
3 Flame Types
Neutral
Carburising/Reducing
Oxidising
Equipment
Tanks - Oxygen & Fuel
Colour coded hoses
Pressure Regulators
Gas Torch
Flashback Arrestors
Electric Arc Welding
Manual Metal Arc
'Stick Welding'
AC/DC
Equipment
Power Supply
Cables
Earth Clamp
Electrode
Electrode Holder
Flux Coated Filler Rod
Slag formed on joint
MIG Welding
Equipment
Power Supply
Inert Gas
Filler Wire
Earth Clamp
Very fast
No Slag
Automatable
Clean
TIG Welding
Equipment
Power Supply
Inert Gas
Welding Gun
Earth Clamp
Welding Gun
External Filler Rod
Clean
No slag
Aluminium
Stainless Steel
Very precise
Tungsten Electrode
Submerged Arc Welding
Equipment
Powdered Flux
Hopper
Wire Electrode
Automated Feed
Power Supply
Automated
Long, uninterrupted runs
Leaves Slag layer
Electro-slag Welding
Equipment
Flux
Hopper
Wire Electrode
Copper Shoes
Power Supply
Automated
Long Runs
Joining thick plates
Resistance Welding
Spot Welding
Very fast
Automatable
Clean
No visible joints
Copper Electrodes
Seam Welding
Roller Electrodes
Weld Sealed Units
Automated
High volume