3548 Electric and Gas Welding and Soldering Equipment Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing electric and gas welding and soldering equipment and accessories. Also included are establishments primarily engaged in coating welding wire from purchased wire or from wire drawn in the same establishment. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing handheld soldering irons are classified in industry 3423, and those manufacturing electron beam, ultrasonic, and laser welding equipment are classified in industry 3699.