What is a Workpiece in Welding?

Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by causing coalescence. This is often done by melting the workpieces and adding a filler material to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to become a strong joint, with pressure sometimes used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce the weld. This is in contrast to soldering and brazing, which involve melting a lower-melting point material between the workpieces to form a bond between them, without actually melting the workpieces. Pressure may also be used in conjunction with heat, but it is not required. Welding also requires a form of electrical energy to make the weld.

What is a workpiece lead in welding?

A workpiece lead is a power cable that supplies electricity to the welding torch. It is also called a welding lead or a welding cable. The workpiece lead connects to the positive (+) terminal of the welder power supply. The other end of the workpiece lead attaches to the workpiece, usually via a clamp.

What is a workpiece metal workshop?

It is a workshop where you can learn how to weld different types of metals. You will be able to use different types of welding machines and tools.

What is a workpiece connection?

In welding, the workpiece connection is the point where the electrical current enters the workpiece. The workpiece connection is made using a welding electrode.