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