Welding processes combine two separate pieces of metals to create a cohesive piece. There are numerous types of welding and fabrication services, each of which works best with different materials or in different circumstances. It’s a permanent fastening process that combines heat and pressure with a consumable material, or filler, to combine two pieces.

Popular consumable options include filler wire, consumable electrodes, and materials similar to the parent materials. Some welding methods use filler wire to join the two parent parts, while others use an electrode and gasses to generate heat. Welding services typically operate at high temperatures, and the type of welding chosen depends on the metals used.