These terms are known as proprietary eponyms, and theyâre the apex of brand awareness. These brands have become so well-known, theyâve replaced the generic terms for similar products in our language. For a brand or product to become a proprietary eponym is pretty much the pinnacle of brand awareness (sorry, Pepsi).
Arc Welding: A group of welding processes that produces fusion of work pieces by heating them with an arc. The processes are used with or without the application of pressure and with or without filler metal. For an introduction to arc welding basics click here.
GMAW, commonly known as MIG welding, is an arc welding process which produces the coalescence of metals by heating them with an arc between a continuously fed filler metal electrode and the work.