butt weld
Definition
Noun: A type of welded joint where two pieces of metal or other material are joined end-to-end, typically in the same plane, without overlapping. The weld is applied to the seam where the two prepared edges meet.
Usage
The term "butt weld" specifically refers to the joint itself that has been created by the welding process. It describes the configuration and the result of welding two components along a seam where their edges are butted together. * The strength of the butt weld was tested under extreme pressure. * For the pipeline, all connections required a full-penetration butt weld. * The inspector examined the butt weld for any cracks or imperfections.
Advanced Usage
- "To butt-weld" (verb, often hyphenated): The act of creating a butt weld.
- The two steel plates were carefully butt-welded to form a single, continuous sheet.
- In technical specifications, it is often modified to describe the type of edge preparation (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
- Butt joint (noun): The configuration of two members meeting end-to-end before welding. A butt weld is a welded butt joint.
- Fillet weld (noun): A contrastive type of weld used to join two surfaces at approximately right angles, typically in an "L" or "T" shape, unlike the in-line seam of a butt weld.
Synonyms
- Butt joint weld
- Seam weld (in specific contexts, particularly for long, continuous butt welds)
Related Phrases
- Full penetration butt weld: A weld where the fusion extends completely through the thickness of the joint.
- Butt welding procedure: The documented method for creating a qualified butt weld.
Noun
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a butt joint that is welded
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