a) There are different ways of categorizing the wide variety ofavailable
joining processes. According to classification by the AmericanWelding
Society (AWS), joining processes fall into three major categoriesi.e
welding, adhesive bonding and mechanical fastening. Comparethese
three various joining methods in term of its strength and easyto
manufacture characteristics.
b) Some types of welding processes can be classified into bothfusion and
solid-state categories. Distinguish the fundamental process forboth
categories.
c) Shielded metal-arc welding (SMAW) is one of the oldest,simplest, and
most versatile joining processes. About 50% of construction,
shipbuilding, pipelines, and maintenance work industrialcurrently
performed by this process. Illustrate and use a schematic diagramto show
the equipment and the shielded metal-arc welding process.
