# Welding methods

Manufacturing reference articles in Welding methods.

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- [Capacitor discharge stud welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/capacitor-discharge-stud-welding.md): Tip-ignition CD stud welding: contact and gap modes, joint preparation, equipment settings, qualification and finished-attachment acceptance.
- [Electron beam welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/electron-beam-welding.md): Electron-beam fusion welding: vacuum routes, joint access and preparation, parameter control, metallurgical limits and qualified acceptance.
- [Flux-cored arc welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/flux-cored-arc-welding.md): FCAW wire and shielding selection, product-specific setup, joint and hydrogen controls, deposition planning, and weld acceptance.
- [Friction stir welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/friction-stir-welding.md): Selecting and qualifying solid-state friction-stir joints, including tool action, restraint, backing, joint variants, thermal zones, exit features and inspection.
- [Furnace brazing](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/furnace-brazing.md): Furnace-brazed assemblies: filler and atmosphere selection, hot joint clearance, fixtures, thermal cycles and application-specific acceptance.
- [Gas metal arc welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/gas-metal-arc-welding.md): GMAW/MIG/MAG process identity, transfer modes, wire and shielding selection, electrical controls and qualified weld acceptance.
- [Gas tungsten arc welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/gas-tungsten-arc-welding.md): GTAW/TIG process selection: tungsten, current waveform, shielding, filler, joint preparation, and finished-weld acceptance.
- [Induction brazing](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/induction-brazing.md): Selecting and qualifying induction-heated braze joints, including filler flow, hot clearance, coil coupling, temperature evidence, cleaning and acceptance.
- [Laser beam welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/laser-beam-welding.md): Laser fusion-welding decisions: conduction and keyhole modes, beam delivery, fit-up, shielding, material response and qualified weld acceptance.
- [Projection welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/projection-welding.md): Resistance projection welding: projection geometry, electrode follow-up, electrical/mechanical setup and application-specific joint acceptance.
- [Resistance seam welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/resistance-seam-welding.md): Wheel-electrode resistance welding: current paths, nugget overlap, material and access limits, process controls, and seal acceptance.
- [Resistance spot welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/resistance-spot-welding.md): Selecting and qualifying discrete resistance welds, including current, force and time, sheet stacks, electrodes, coatings, shunting and joint acceptance.
- [Rotary friction welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/rotary-friction-welding.md): Solid-state rotary joining: direct-drive and inertia routes, workholding, burn-off, flash, material compatibility and qualified acceptance.
- [Shielded metal arc welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/shielded-metal-arc-welding.md): SMAW/stick welding: electrode and power-source selection, coating-specific handling, manual control, slag removal and qualified joint acceptance.
- [Soft soldering](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/soft-soldering.md): Joining with low-liquidus filler: alloy/flux selection, wetting, thermal profiles, residue compatibility, and finished-joint acceptance.
- [Stud arc welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/stud-arc-welding.md): Selecting and qualifying arc-welded studs, including process variants, stud and ferrule compatibility, lift/plunge control, burn-off and production acceptance.
- [Submerged arc welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/submerged-arc-welding.md): SAW process selection: wire/flux combinations, polarity, joint tracking, flux recovery and moisture control, electrical planning and weld acceptance.
- [Torch brazing](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/torch-brazing.md): Capillary joint design, filler and flux compatibility, localized heating, and acceptance for torch-brazed assemblies.
- [Ultrasonic metal welding](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/ultrasonic-metal-welding.md): Solid-state metal joining: material and tooling compatibility, force and vibration controls, process monitoring, electrical performance and joint acceptance.
- [Vacuum brazing](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/welding-methods/vacuum-brazing.md): Filler, surface, hot-clearance and furnace dependencies for specifying and accepting vacuum-brazed assemblies.