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ISBN: 9780133128741

Author: Serope Kalpakjian, Steven Schmid

Publisher: Prentice Hall

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It is the process of permanent or temporary joining of two metal pieces with the help of heat or pressure. Two metal parts are assembled by applying an energy source for the formation of a single unit. The obtained joined metals cannot be fragmented easi…

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Why is shielded metal-arc welding a commonly used process?

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Solution Summary: The author explains that shielded metal-arc welding is the oldest and most versatile joining process. The created heat melts a portion of the electrode tip down along with its coating and its base metal.

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