Flash Welding (Noun)
Meaning
Butt welding by creating an electric arc between the two pieces which melts and joins them; used for joining segments of metal pipe.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The process of joining two metal pipes together using a high-temperature electric arc is known as flash welding.
- Flash welding is a type of butt welding that involves creating an electric arc between the two pieces being joined.
- In the manufacturing of tubing, flash welding is commonly used to join segments of metal pipe.
- The machine shop uses a flash welding process to assemble the frame of the metal sculpture.
- The advantage of flash welding over other welding techniques is that it can be used to join dissimilar metals.