Wayne State University

Metallurgy and Welding are two technologies that both have their roots in the Industrial Revolution, where the joining of metals began with the forge welding of pig or wrought iron. Because of their fundamental nature, these technologies are intertwined. The ability to develop and join metals have made immeasurable contribution to the transportation, aerospace, agricultural and defense industries.

Metallurgical Engineering is the field of engineering with a rich historical background, where the practice has almost superseded the science. Metallurgy is the study of the relationship between the structure of materials at the atomic scale and their properties at the macroscale. These engineers or engineering technologists work in manufacturing environment where the engineering and joining of structures is of the utmost importance to fit, function and safety of a product. Welding Engineering Technology is a branch of metallurgical engineer concerned with all the aspects of joining metals, leading to the manufacture of sound weldments or design of more efficient equipment to aid in the welding process.