The journal Welding in the World publishes authoritative papers on all aspects of materials joining, including welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, thermal spraying and allied joining and fabrication techniques.The coverage spans a wide range of topics, including advances in joining processes; metallurgical and material behavior associated with joining; engineering properties and assessment of joints; health and safety and environmental aspects of joining; industrial applications; performance of welded structures in service; testing of welds; and education.Welding in the world is a publication of the International Institute of Welding – IIW.