Today I am
going to tell you main difference between welding and soldering. Welding and
soldering both are metal joining processes but according to their uses, these
are different form one another. Basically welding is used to make a joint which
can carry all mechanical stresses and loads. It forms a very strong joint
between metals. In the other hand soldering is used to joint small electrical
component like capacitor, resistor, to the electronic panel. The main function
of soldering is to make a electrically strong joint between metals which can
withstand with the all electrical loads.
ALSO READ : DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WELDING AND BRAZING
These processes can differentiate in
following aspects.
Difference between Soldering and Welding:
|
S.No.
|
Welding
|
Soldering
|
|
1.
|
It is used in mechanical
industries, like automotive, aerospace etc.
|
It is used in electrical
industries.
|
|
2.
|
In welding, both work piece are melted
together to form a mechanical joint. Sometimes filler material is used to
make the joint.
|
In soldering, a joint is made by use
of filler material, known as solder. A rod is heated up to the melting
temperature of filler metal. This melted filler metal used to make a joint.
|
|
3.
|
The welding temperature is above the
melting temperature of work piece which is above3600C
|
It is done at much below
the melting temperature of work piece which is below 400C
|
|
4.
|
There is change in properties of work
piece.
|
There is no change in properties.
|
|
5.
|
It forms strong mechanical joint.
|
It forms strong electrical joint.
|
|
6.
|
Filler material is not compulsory.
|
Filler material is compulsory in soldering.
|
|
7.
|
It can withstand with high
temperature.
|
It cannot withstand with high
temperature.
|
|
8.
|
The work piece should be clean below
welding.
|
It is not compulsory to clean work
piece before joining.
|
|
9.
|
Special training is required to
perform the welding.
|
No special training is required to
perform it.
|
|
10.
|
Preheating of work piece is not
required.
|
Preheating of work piece is not
compulsory but it may give good result.
|
Today we have discussed about difference
between welding and soldering. If you have any query, ask by commenting.