Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, typically metals, by using high heat to melt the edges of the pieces being joined and allowing them to fuse together. Welding is necessary in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, transportation, and more. Different welding and fabrication techniques and processes are used depending on the materials being joined, the desired strength of the weld, and the specific application. Branson Welding and Fabrication specialize in metals!
Some common types of welding processes include:
Arc Welding: This is one of the most common welding techniques and uses an electric arc to create heat and melt metal at the joint. Arc welding methods include:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW or Stick Welding)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW or MIG Welding)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW or TIG Welding)
Gas Welding: Gas welding uses a flame produced by burning a mixture of fuel gas and oxygen to melt the metal. Oxy-fuel welding and cutting processes fall into this category.
Resistance Welding: This technique uses the heat generated by passing electrical current through the materials to be joined. Spot welding and seam welding are examples of resistance welding methods.
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW): Similar to MIG welding but uses a tubular wire filled with flux to shield the weld from atmospheric contamination.
Laser Welding: This advanced welding process uses a highly focused laser beam to melt and fuse metals together. Laser welding is precise and often used in high-tech industries.
Electron Beam Welding (EBW): EBW uses a high-velocity electron beam to join materials. It's commonly used in aerospace and automotive industries for its ability to produce deep welds with minimal distortion.
Professional welders often specialize in specific welding processes or industries based on their training, experience, and interests. Here, you can see what MORE of our specialties. We do work for manufacturing, fabricating large structures or components, as well as repairs, pipeline construction, or artistic welding and fabrication. Our welders have undergone extensive training and certification programs to ensure they have the skills and knowledge necessary to produce high-quality welds safely and efficiently.