Welding operations performed repeatedly by a machine that has been programmed to do an entire operation without the interaction of the operator.

A solid state welding process producing a weld by heating the workpieces to the welding temperature and applying sufficient blows to cause permanent deformation at the faying surfaces.

Welding operations performed repeatedly by a robot or another machine that is programmed to perform a variety of processes.

Welding operations performed repeatedly by a robot or another machine that is programmed to perform a variety of processes.

Individuals who have demonstrated their welding skills for a process by passing a specific welding test.

The growing together or growth into one body of the materials being welded.

An arc welding process using an arc between a continuous filler metal electrode and the weld pool. The process is used with shielding gas from a flux contained within the tubular electrode, with or wi [..]

Any welding process or method that uses fusion to complete the weld.

An arc welding process using an arc between a continuous filler metal electrode and the weld pool. The process is used with shielding from an externally supplied gas and without the application of pre [..]

An arc welding process using an arc between a tungsten electrode (nonconsumable) and the weld pool. The process is used with shielding gas and without the application of pressure.