Propelled by unprecedented progress in technology, the welding process has attained the age of automation. Automation has also enabled the welding industry to stay informed about the ever-growing demand from other companies which use welding options. Not only does automation allow faster creation, but additionally, it also enables a more exact process of welding materials that is extremely valuable to the transportation, marine, and automotive industries. With modern improvements, even a Woman can handle a strong welding machine. In this post, we will showcase some of the advancements in welding technology.

Laser Welding

Stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, laser welding is a process that requires high welding speed, low thermal distortion, and small weld seams. Therefore, laser welding is a non-contact process. The laser serves as an energy source that allows the material to heat up faster.

Three types of welds can be achieved through laser welding: conduction, conduction-penetration, and keyhole. It works well on large metal alloys and can be used outdoors. Unlike other methods, it does not require filler metals and is extremely precise. Its program requires the introduction of medical, electronic, and jewelry devices.

Friction Stir Welding

Friction stir welding works using a rotating tool that moves into the material joint and travels along the weld path. Through frictional heat generated, the materials are welded by a rotating shoulder of the machine. The shoulder also contains the softened material which, in the process, becomes a solid phase weld. Like laser welding, it requires no filler metals and can be used to join aluminum and other alloyed components. When the components are properly controlled, friction stir welding results in a strong, high-quality weld. This process has many advantages over other welding methods. It produces output with little or no distortion and is also energy-efficient.

Advanced Arc Welding

Advanced arc welding denotes the process of fusing metals. In this process, an electric current is used to create an arc between the materials and an electrode. With the help of heat, the filler metal is pumped between the joints of the 2 materials. Since the joint is a combination of different metals, the weld can have the same specific power as that of the component metals. This procedure is used in the welding of non-ferrous metals. It is also commonly used in the manufacture of electric vehicles and bicycles. Welds made by this process are very resistant to oxidation and break after a long time, making them suitable for welding jobs such as sealing core gas tanks.…