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Welding
Welding is a process that joins two or more pieces of material, usually metals, by causing them to melt and fuse together. It often involves adding a filler material to strengthen the joint.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Welding is a fabrication process that permanently joins materials, typically metals or thermoplastics, by applying heat, pressure, or both, often with a filler material, to form a strong metallurgical bond. Key entities: materials, heat, pressure, filler material, metallurgical bond.
BACKGROUND
Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, primarily by using high temperatures to melt the parts together and allow them to cool, causing fusion. Common alternative methods include solvent welding using chemicals to melt materials being bonded without heat, and solid-state welding processes which bond without melting, such as pressure, cold welding, and diffusion bonding.
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- Joining
- Fusion
- Brazing
- Soldering
- Fabrication
USAGE NOTE
Welding is critical in construction, automotive, and aerospace for creating robust structures and assemblies.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Welding.
A global manufacturer of arc welding products, advanced robotic welding systems, and cutting solutions, actively developing digital welding solutions and automation for industrial applications.
An Austrian company known for advanced welding technology, including arc welding, resistance welding, and laser hybrid welding, with a strong focus on digitalization, automated systems, and sustainable energy solutions.
A global leader in welding and cutting equipment, consumables, and automation solutions, including robotic welding cells and software for process control and data management.
A major producer of arc welding equipment and systems, also involved in advanced welding automation and intelligent welding solutions for various industrial sectors.
A leading supplier of industrial robots, offering a wide range of robotic welding solutions that emphasize automation, data connectivity, and collaborative robotics for advanced manufacturing.
Specializes in industrial robots and automation solutions, with extensive applications in robotic welding, including collaborative robots and intelligent production systems for highly automated manufacturing.
A pioneer of collaborative robots (cobots) that are increasingly integrated into welding applications, enabling flexible automation, human-robot collaboration, and ease of deployment for various production sizes.
A German high-tech company that offers advanced laser welding systems and integrated production solutions, including automation and digital connectivity for precise and high-speed welding processes.
A major European manufacturer of arc welding machines and systems, known for energy efficiency, intelligent welding processes, and digital welding solutions that support networked production environments.