Definition: A process of joining

two metal pieces by heating to a

fluid
slate (melting), with or
without filler material or pressure.
History of Welding:
5500 B.C. Egyptians recognize
“forge welding” for copper and
gold.
800 A.D. “Damascus Sword”-
Layers of metal forge welded to
high strength.
1877 A.D. Elihu Thompson,
Electric resistance welding
possibility
recognized.
1889 A.D. P. Strohmeyer
introduced the concept of coated
electrodes
(Shielded Arc Weld),
(SMAW).
1903 A.D. Fouche & Picard