- Welding: Melts and fuses base metals;
- Temperature – Above 3000°C (depends on metal type)
- Base Metal Fusion– Base metals melt and fuse together
- Filler Material – Optional (may or may not use filler material)
- Strength – Strongest joint, often as strong as base metal
- Applications – Heavy-duty fabrication, construction, pipelines, automotive, aerospace
- Heat Source – Arc, gas flame, laser, electron beam, resistance
