Welding joins metal parts by heating them to melting point. The parts fuse together, often with a filler material. The result is a permanent joint that is as strong as the base metal. Welding is used in steel construction, pipelines, ships, and cars. It is a skilled trade. In the kitchen, the closest equivalent is the searing of meat. It is not welding. But it is a high-heat fusion. It creates a crust. It seals the surface. It is the welding of the steak. It is the welding of the kitchen.

Welding comes in several processes. Stick welding is the oldest and most versatile. MIG welding is fast and easy to learn. TIG welding is precise and clean. Flux-cored welding is used outdoors. In the kitchen, the searing is a simple process. It is a hot pan. It is a dry surface. It is a quick sear. It is the welding of the steak. It is the welding of the same.

Welding is dangerous. The arc produces intense ultraviolet light. The welder must wear a helmet. The fumes can be toxic. The work must be ventilated. In the kitchen, the searing is also dangerous. The pan is hot. The oil can splatter. The cook must be careful. The cook must use tongs. The cook must use an apron. The welding is the join. The searing is the join. Both are the same. The same is the kitchen. The kitchen is the welding. The welding is the cook. The cook is the welding. The welding is the same. The same is the meal. The meal is the welding. The welding is the same.