Joining metal pieces or parts together by melting the adjoining surfaces with heat, using a heat source such as a blowtorch or electric arc. The melted surfaces are then pressed together by hammering.
    

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Chemical plumbing : leadburning and oxy-acetylene welding for plumbers and heating engineers / by E. B. Partington.

[Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Samford R.D.C.

[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, West Sussex County Council.

The health of welders / by A.T. Doig and L.N. Duguid.

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Chemical plumbing : leadburning and oxy-acetylene welding for plumbers and heating engineers / by E. B. Partington.

[Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Samford R.D.C.

[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, West Sussex County Council.

The health of welders / by A.T. Doig and L.N. Duguid.