Welding is a process that joins materials by melting them together with heat. There are several common types of welding including stick welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, and flux-cored arc welding. Welding requires certain safety equipment like a face shield, gloves, and protective clothing to avoid burns. Different types of welding rods are used for various materials and situations. Proper equipment is also needed like a welding machine, electrode holders, cables, and accessories. Laser beam and electron beam welding are advanced techniques that use concentrated light sources. Gas welding involves burning fuel gases with oxygen to produce a flame hot enough to melt metals. Forge welding is an ancient solid-state process that joins metals by heating and hammering them