This manual should be useful for anyone requiring comprehensive advice and instruction in soldering, brazing and welding with particular application in prosthodontics. Their applications are increasingly widespread in the craft of metal work related to crowns and bridges, as well as more traditionally in other industries. Topics covered include: Basics od soldering, brazing and welding,procedures for making a soldering joint; selecting consumables and heat source for silver soldering; typical braze welding techniques and applications; equipment, setting up and fusion welding and MIG, TIG and manual metal arc welding.