**Introductory Chapter: A Brief Introduction to Joining and Welding**

Mahadzir Ishak

I would like to express my thanks to all authors who contribute their findings related to joining technology in this book. Without their expertise and contributions, this book could

**Dr. Mahadzir Ishak**

Pahang, Malaysia

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,

Universiti Malaysia Pahang,

not have been compiled.

VIII Preface

Additional information is available at the end of the chapter

http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/64726
