Abstract
The following quote was obtained by the news editors from the background informa tion supplied by the inventors: “ “Technical Field and State of the Art “A The invention relates to a holder with a securing means for releasably securi ng a hand-held torch. “The invention also relates to a hand-held torch with a holder. “Thermal joining methods use energy to melt and join workpieces. “MIG”, “MAG”, a nd “WIG”welding is routinely used for sheet metal fabrication.