Welding history begins with Egyptians, who used charcoal to pressure-weld swords as far back as 3000 B.C using process now known as forge welding.
According to TheCrucible org, forge welding was the main form of welding gas welding and arc welding..
Today's welders can use variety of welding tools torches, soldering irons and welding machines, to form permanent bond between two pieces of metal.
Keep reading to learn little about the evolution of basic welding tools throughout history the chisel, the torch and the electrode..
many other ancient peoples adapted the chisel for variety of uses, notably artists in 4 Greece.
The blow pipe, or welding torch, was introduced in 1887 and was used with oxygen and liquified air for welding and cutting.
Welding torches and welding machines grew popularity and use during World War I, as countries needed continual supply of weapons.
The electrode dates back to 1800 according to Millerwelds.com.
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