Basic Welding Terms | Part 1

1️⃣ Deposition rate = the amount of weld metal deposited into the weld joint in a given amount of time.

2️⃣ Weld metal = the metal that is deposited during the welding process to create the joint. The melted and fused material forms the actual weld, joining the base metals together.

3️⃣ Weld joint = a point or edge where two or more pieces of metal are joined together

4️⃣ Weldment = a structure or component formed by joining multiple metal pieces using welding techniques. It involves carefully preparing base materials and using precise welding methods to create a solid and durable bond between the joined pieces.

5️⃣ Fusion = the process where the base metals and filler metals (=which are added to the joint) are heated to the point of melting, resulting in their effective merging into a cohesive(=united and working together effectively) and uninterrupted piece of metal.

6️⃣ Wire feeder = the part of the machine that uses a system of rollers to pull the welding wire from the spool(=a reel) and guide it to the weld joint.

7️⃣ Electric arc = a discharge of electric current between two conductive electrodes, creating a luminous plasma column of ionized gas. It produces intense heat, light, and the necessary energy for various industrial processes, including welding, cutting, and metal melting.

8️⃣ Bond = the connection at the interface between two or more pieces of metal being joined together. The goal of a bond is to achieve a durable joint between the two pieces capable of withstanding the stresses placed upon it in service.

9️⃣ Power source = a welding machine that generates the electrical energy required to perform the desired welding process.

🔟 Puddle = the molten pool of metal formed by heating the workpiece.