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welding

Definition:
A fabrication process in which two or more pieces of material (metals, thermoplastics, wood etc.) are joined together to form a strong joint by applying heat, pressure, etc., with or without the use of filler material of same melting point as the adjoining material.
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Entry Terms:
  • electric welding
  • fusion welding
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/286531
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RDF/XMLCreated 2016-08-30, last modified 2017-02-23