Trends in Materials, Welding and Cutting

Abstract

During the 1980s there was rapid development in the field of welding and cutting. The MIG/MAG method became firmly established and overtook welding with covered electrodes; lasers began to be used for both cutting and welding, and tubular wire made its breakthrough. The 1990s are unlikely to see such major changes in welding and cutting technology; instead, the developments and trends that can be seen today will remain with us for some time to come.