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Define the various properties and constraints that ensure weldability/joinability.

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Weldability which is also known as joinability is defined as the ease with which a material can be welded without producing any other effect .

Some factors which affect weldability are

1.Melting point of metal

  • Higher the melting point lower will be the weldability.

2.Thermal conductivity

  • Materials with higher thermal conductivity are difficult to join.

3.Reactivity

  • If the material reacts with surroundings like water or air, it is difficult to weld.

4.Coefficient of thermal expansion(α)

  • Higher the thermal expansion lower will be the weldability.

5.Surface condition

  • The material with dirty surface is difficult to weld for example if a surface has oxide layer on it it become difficult to weld it.

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