Welding can trace its historic development back to ancient times. The earliest examples of welding come from the Bronze Age. Small gold circular boxes were made by pressure welding lap joints together. It is thought that these boxes were made more than 2,000 years ago. During the Iron Age the Egyptians and people in the eastern Mediterranean area learned to weld pieces of iron together. Many tools were found that were made in approximately 1000 B.C.
During the Middle Ages, the art of blacksmithing was developed and many items of iron were produced that were welded by hammering. It was not until the 19th century that welding as we know it today was invented. To read more about the interesting history of welding, please visit Miller Welding's website which provides a descriptive timeline.to inform your understanding. The article excerpted on this website is taken from Modern Welding Technology, 4th edition, 1998. by Howard B. Cary.
Another interesting part of welding history is the crucial role of the "Mohawk Skywalkers" who built skyscrapers and bridges in Canada and the United States.
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From: The History of Welding | MillerWelds
