In this course, you’ll learn what welding is and how it is different from other allied processes,
such as brazing and soldering. You’ll also discover the three types of welding processes, the
basic joint types, and the differences between fillet welds and butt welds. Finally, you’ll learn
how welding affects the metallurgy of the original materials.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• Define welding
• Describe three AWS-recognized welding processes
• Explain the basic joint types
• List the different welding positions
• Describe the fillet welds and butt welds
• Explain how welding affects metallurgy