Abstract
This chapter discusses joining processes. The segments of joining process are a combination of tungsten inert-gas welding (TIG), metal inert-gas welding (MIG), manual metal arc welding (MMA), submerged arc welding (SAW), electron beam welding (EBW), laser beam welding (LBW), plasma arc welding (PAW), thermit welding (TW), gas welding (GW), brazing, soldering, thermoplastic welding, adhesive bonding, and mechanical fastening. Each of these are further discussed in detail under the sections of process description, materials, process variations, economic considerations, typical applications, design aspects, and quality issues. The case studies are used to illustrate what might be considered to be applications of automation, but with differing forms and degree of flexibility. These cases are discussed under the headings of products and customer requirements, the assembly process and machine design, and selection considerations. This chapter also provides the case studies to show how many different joining processes can be used on essentially the same design and how this affects part-count, assemblability, and functional performance in support of DFA.
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