Thermal Joining

Thermal joining is a category of processes for joining two or more materials together using heat. These process involves applying heat (and sometimes pressure) to the materials until they reach a molten or semi-molten state, allowing them to flow together and form a strong bond. There are several techniques for thermal joining, including welding, brazing, and soldering. Each technique utilizes different heat sources and joining materials, and the appropriate technique depends on the specific application and materials involved. Thermal joining is commonly used in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and construction, to join metals, plastics, and other materials to create strong and durable assemblies.

Thermal Joining

MIG (GMAW) Welding

Welding

Welding
Welding is a joining process that uses heat and generally pressure to fuse two or more components permanently. Welding involves a coalescence of base materials and may or may not involve filler material. The most commonly welded materials are metals and thermoplastics, although other materials may be welded. WeldingArc Welding  Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)...

Soldering

Soldering
Soldering is a materials joining process used to bond two or more metal components together, typically at lower temperatures than welding. It involves melting a filler material, called solder, which has a lower melting point than the materials being joined. This molten solder is applied to the joint, where it flows and wets the surface...
Welding

Welding

Welding is a joining process that uses heat and generally pressure to fuse two or more components permanently....
Arc Welding

Arc Welding

Arc welding processes are a group of welding techniques that utilize an electric arc to create the heat...
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), commonly known as stick welding, is a manual arc welding process...
Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) is a welding process that utilizes a continuous, tubular wire electrode...
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), often referred to as MIG (Metal Inert Gas) or MAG (Metal Active Gas) welding,...
Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) is an automated welding process known for its efficiency and suitability...
Arc Stud Welding (SW)

Arc Stud Welding (SW)

Arc Stud Welding (SW) is a specialized welding process designed primarily for fastening metal studs...

Unique Welding Processes

"Unique welding processes" generally refer to specialized or less common welding techniques that may...
Flash Welding

Flash Welding

Flash welding is a form of resistance welding and forge welding combined, it utilizing the heat generated...
Soldering

Soldering

Soldering is a materials joining process used to bond two or more metal components together, typically...