Welding Wednesday Facts: You've probably heard of MIG and TIG welding... but have you ever heard of 💥Explosion Welding? Around World War I, it was observed that metal shrapnel wasn't just sticking to body armor – it became welded to it from the extreme forces of the explosion! DuPont tested and applied for a patent around explosion welding. Explosion welding joins two metals differently than the traditional welding process. Neither metal is melted in the process; instead, it plasticizes their surfaces and creates a strong surface bond. While explosion welding can be pretty dangerous, it's another interesting example of innovation in welding. #welder #explosionwelding #weldwednesday #manufacturingmonth
