WELDING ADOPTS HIGH TECH IMAGE

While welding processes have not changed much over the years, automated equipment (robotics and electronic controls) is enabling companies to perform these functions with increased productivity and reliability. This article discusses some of the welding methods in use today, including arc welding, resistance welding, and specialty systems employing electron beam welding, inertia welding, and laser welding.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Penton Media, Incorporated

  1100 Superior Avenue
  Cleveland, OH  United States  44114-2543
• Authors:
  • Kacala, J
• Publication Date: 1986-5-8

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 68-71
• Serial:
  • Machine Design
  • Volume: 58
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: Penton Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0024-9114

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Electric arc welding; Electron beam welding; Electronic control; Lasers; Metals; Robotics; Steel; Welding
• Old TRIS Terms: Inertia welding; Resistance welding
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I34: Steels and Metals;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00491883
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-040 206
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 31 1990 12:00AM