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.
Fusion â The melting together of filler metal and base metal (substrate), or of base metal only, which results in coalescence. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) â An arc welding process where the arc is between a continuous filler metal electrode and the weld pool.