Flash Welding is a form of resistance welding that involves pressing two ends together, while simultaneously running a current between them. This has the effect of forming a joint between the two metals that is free of oxides as the surfaces of the two joining parts is forced out the sides of the joint and is known as "flash", hense flash welding.
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Flash welding — Flash welding. См. Стыковая сварка оплавлением. (Источник: «Металлы и сплавы. Справочник.» Под редакцией Ю.П. Солнцева; НПО Профессионал , НПО Мир и семья ; Санкт Петербург, 2003 г.) … Словарь металлургических терминов
flash welding — noun butt welding by creating an electric arc between the two pieces which melts and joins them; used for joining segments of metal pipe • Syn: ↑flash butt welding • Hypernyms: ↑butt welding, ↑butt welding … Useful english dictionary
flash welding — a method of welding metal edge to edge with a powerful electric flash followed by the application of pressure. Also called flash butt welding. * * * … Universalium
flash welding — Смотри сварка плавлением … Энциклопедический словарь по металлургии
Welding — is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by causing coalescence. This is often done by melting the workpieces and adding a filler material to form a pool of molten material (the weld puddle ) that cools to… … Wikipedia
welding — Technique for joining metallic parts, usually through the application of heat. Discovered in the 1st millennium AD during attempts to manipulate iron into useful shapes, the technique produced a strong, tough blade. Welding traditionally involved … Universalium
flash butt welding — noun butt welding by creating an electric arc between the two pieces which melts and joins them; used for joining segments of metal pipe • Syn: ↑flash welding • Hypernyms: ↑butt welding, ↑butt welding … Useful english dictionary
flash butt welding. — See flash welding. * * * … Universalium
flash butt welding. — See flash welding … Useful english dictionary
flash weld — noun : a weld made by flash welding … Useful english dictionary
