Chapter 30

Fusion Welding Processes

30.1 Introduction

30.2 Oxyfuel–Gas Welding

30.3 Arc-welding Processes: Nonconsumable Electrode

30.4 Arc-welding Processes: Consumable Electrode

30.5 Electrodes for Arc Welding

30.6 Electron-beam Welding

30.7 Laser-beam Welding

30.8 Cutting

30.9 The Weld Joint, Quality, and Testing

30.10 Joint Design and Process Selection

Examples:

30.1 Welding Speed for Different Materials

30.2 Laser Welding of Razor Blades

30.3 Weld Design Selection

 

  • This chapter describes fusion-welding processes, in which two pieces are joined together by applying heat, which melts and fuses the interface; the operation is sometimes assisted with a filler metal.
  • All fusion-welding processes are described in this chapter, beginning with ...

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