| > Welding Basics |  |
> Welding Health & Safety | |
| Get an overview of what welding is, learn about key terms, and understand the basics of this important industrial technology. | The welding industry has a long track record of health and safety, based on the development of guidelines for safe welding practices and extensive welder training programs. | ||
| > Welding Industry Background | > Welding Science and Technology | ||
| Welding is the most economical and efficient way to join metals permanently. It is the only way of joining two or more pieces of metal to make them act as a single piece. | Welding ranks high among industrial processes and involves more sciences than those involved in any other industrial process. | ||
| > Welding Materials & Other Consumables | > Welding History | ||
| Welding involves a variety of different inputs and basic materials. Learn about the key components that make up a range of welding consumables. | Welding can trace its historic development back to ancient times. The earliest examples come from the Bronze Age. | ||
| > Welding & the Economy | > Welding Rod Litigation | ||
| Welding is vital to our economy. It is often said that over 50% of the gross national product of the U.S.A. is related to welding in one way or another. | Background materials about manganese-related welding rod litigation, relevant news articles and other related information. |
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