Joining is a part and parcel of manufacturing as it facilitates easy and economic production of intricate shaped objects. By definition, joining is one of the manufacturing processes by which two or more solid components can be assembled together to obtain a single unit. As usual a large number of joining processes exists in order to assemble wide variety of materials in multifarious ways that are expected to serve different

Joining is an integral part of manufacturing as it facilitates easy, efficient and economic production of intricate shaped parts. Basic purpose of joining is to assemble two or more solid components together in such a way that it can form a single unit and can subsequently perform intended functionalities. To serve this purpose, a number of joining processes has evolved throughout the ages that can join structural members in different

Manufacturing, a crucial step in production system, converts raw materials and scraps into useful products by adding sufficient value. However, all physical products cannot be produced in same way. Accordingly there exist several manufacturing processes in order to fabricate different objects made of different materials and having varying features. Such manufacturing processes include casting, joining, forming or metal working, machining or metal cutting, heat treatment, coating and coloring, rapid prototyping