This article was updated March 7, 2023. It was originally published Dec. 9, 2004. Engineers have an impressive array of ways to join two pieces of metal including adhesives, nuts and bolts, and a long ...

Whether you've seen it done on automotive TV shows or at your local shop, watching that spark light and hearing the steady crackle of the MIG welder is enticing for sure. It's always impressive to see ...

Welding thin sheet metal can be challenging because you need to obtain adequate fusion while preventing distortion and burnthrough. The key skill is to control the heat across the sheet metal to ...

Dissimilar metal welding of magnesium alloys and steel is a field of growing significance in industries where weight reduction without compromising structural integrity is paramount. This area of ...

Traditionally, welding has been limited to materials that share similar properties, so it's tough to make even aluminum and steel join forces. But now, scientists from Heriot-Watt University are ...

Sponsored Content. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Metal fabrication is both an exceptionally practical skill and an avenue to some remarkable works of art. However, ...

Researchers have identified a welding technique that can be used to join composite metal foam (CMF) components together without impairing the properties that make CMF desirable. CMFs hold promise for ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Metallica is investing in Grand Rapids Community College’s welding program for a fourth year in a row to help non-traditional students gain hands-on career training in welding. GRCC ...

Ultrasonics can effectively join together thin, fragile conductive materials, such as copper, aluminum, nickel, brass, titanium, silver, and even gold, that are essential to advanced battery ...