Taxonomy: Explosive Welding
Taxonomy Path
- Manufacturing Processes
Description
Explosive welding joins two pieces of metal together by forcing them together at high speed using an explosive charge, which causes them to permanently bond together.
Overview of Process
Explosive welding is a process that uses an explosive charge to propel one metallic workpiece towards another. The force of the collision causes the two metal workpieces to permanently join together.
Additional Notes
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Process Illustration
References
Joshi. “Introduction to Explosive Welding”
New York Times. “Many Uses Forecast for Explosive Welding”