welding: Quick Facts

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Welder in a blue uniform and protective helmet using shielded metal arc welding to join metal pieces, with bright sparks and smoke visible at the welding point.

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Worker welding a steel beam.

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gas welding alpha-particle welding diffusion bonding resistance welding electron-beam welding spot welding cold welding explosive welding forge welding friction welding brazing soldering

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