ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF WELDING

 Some of the advantages of welding are:

 1. Welding is the most economical method to permanently join two metal parts.

 2. It provides design flexibility.

 3. Welding equipment is not so costly.

 4. It joins all the commercial metals.

 5. Both similar and dissimilar metals can be joined by welding.

 6. Portable welding equipment is available.

  Some of the disadvantages of welding are:

 1. Welding gives out harmful radiations and fumes.

 2. Welding needs internal inspection.

 3. If welding is not done carefully, it may result in the distortion of the workpiece.

 4. Skilled welding is necessary to produce good welding.