The presentation on welding will include an overview of joining methods and basic welding concepts and processes. It will discuss the types of materials that can be welded and cover fusion welding and solid phase welding. Specific welding processes like MMAW, SAW, GTAW, GMAW and FCAW will be described along with their features, equipment, consumables and applications. Recent developments in welding techniques and a comparison of various welding methods will also be presented.