ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT The chapter begins with the basic principles of making a welded joint and goes on to briefly describe the development of welding processes, from 1400 BC to modern times. The arc welding processes commonly used now are described along with their advantages and disadvantages. Criteria for the selection of a particular process for welding are discussed. The chapter concludes with a short discussion on the safety aspects to be considered for using any of these welding processes.
