The adherence of a thermal-spray deposit to a roughened surface by particle interlocking.

Pertaining to the control of a process with equipment that requires manual adjustment of the equipment controls in response to visual observation of the operation, with the torch, gun, wire guide assembly, or electrode holder held by a mechanical device.

Visible root reinforcement produced in a joint welded from one side.

The temperature range between solidus and liquidus.

Similar to Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding.