• Edge joint welding is a welding technique used to join two metal parts that are placed side by side with their edges parallel. It’s typically used when the parts are flat and thin, like sheet metal or plates. Here’s a breakdown:

  🔧 Definition:

  Edge joint welding involves welding along the shared edge of two metal pieces that lie in the same plane or are slightly angled. This joint is designed primarily to fuse the edges, not to withstand heavy loads.

  🧱 Joint Configuration:

  • The metals are aligned with their edges touching or slightly apart.

  • Can be formed with:

    • Two plates flush side by side

    • Flanged edges

    • One or both edges bent

    • 🔥 Welding Methods Used:

      • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)

      • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

      • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

      • Plasma Arc Welding

      • Resistance Welding (for overlapping flanged edges)

      🧰 Applications:

      • Light fabrication

      • Sheet metal enclosures (like HVAC ducts, cabinets)

      • Auto body work

      • Containers, tanks, or boxes

      ⚠️ Advantages:

      • Simple joint design

      • Minimal preparation

      • Efficient for thin materials

      • Less filler metal required

      ⚠️ Limitations:

      • Not suitable for high-stress or load-bearing structures

      • Requires close fit-up

      • Not ideal for thick materials

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