About Welding Machines

Welding is the most popular method employed for joining metal parts permanently. The process involves applying heat to metal pieces thereby melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond.

Welding machines are also known as joining machines and they include various types of devices used in a large variety of welding processes. Welding machines include the complete devices, along with their power sources, monitors and controllers used for welding, brazing and soldering. A complete welding system includes complete welding, surfacing or cutting machine, equipment or system including power source, torch or gun, cables, feeders, positioners, robots and other necessary components. Welding machines are used in a wide variety of fields for various applications.

Some of the processes where welding machines are used are :

• Arc welding
• Resistance welding
• Laser welding
• Stud welding
• Electron beam welding
• Orbital welding
• Ultrasonic welding
• Friction welding
• Wave soldering
• Torch brazing
• Hot dip brazing
• Induction brazing

Welding can be carried out through various processes including:

• Welding Process
• Brazing Process
• Soldering Process