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Welding

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Welding joins metal parts together.

US Army soldier welding two metal pieces, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, March 2025.jpg
US Army soldier welding two metal pieces, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, March 2025.jpg
It uses heat to melt the metal. The hot metal cools and stays stuck. This makes very strong things. It helps us build big ships.
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Can you think of things made of metal?

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Weld puddle, also known as a weld pool or...
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