Introduction to Selected Welding Processes

Linnert, G., Welding Metallurgy, American Welding Society, 1994.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Linnert, G., Welding Metallurgy, American Welding Society, 1994.

Slag

Resistance Spot Welding

Linnert, G., Welding Metallurgy, American Welding Society, 1994.

Linnert, G., Welding Metallurgy, American Welding Society, 1994.

Friction Welding

Courtesy AWS handbook

Linnert, G., Welding Metallurgy, American Welding Society, 1994.

Sound

Ultrasonic Welding

Linnert, G., Welding Metallurgy, American Welding Society, 1994.

Laser Beam Welding

Light

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Mechanical Joining - Rivets

Hot Riveting

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Mechanical Joining – POP Rivets

Sealed Pop Rivet Peel Type Pop Rivet Grooved Body Type Pop Rivet

Bolted joints in an automobile wheel. Here the outer fasteners are 4 studs with 3 of the 4 nuts that secure the wheel. The central nut (with locking cover and cotter pin) secures the wheel bearing to the spindle

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Mechanical Joining – Threaded Connections

Bolted Joint

Screw Joint

Stud Joint