Welding & Welding-based Additive Manufacturing

Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, typically metals, by causing fusion. This is achieved through the application of heat, pressure, or both, creating a strong bond between the materials. Welding is essential across various industries, including automotive, construction, aerospace, and manufacturing. 

In recent years, welding-based additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a revolutionary technique. Also known as 3D metal printing, it involves building objects layer by layer using welding processes such as laser or electron beam welding.

This method offers significant advantages, including design flexibility, reduced material waste, and the ability to produce complex geometries not feasible with traditional manufacturing methods. 

Welding-based AM finds applications in diverse fields, from producing customized medical implants to fabricating aerospace components. 

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