Definition

1. Noun: A welded butt joint. A butt-weld is a type of joint where two pieces of material (typically metal) are joined end-to-end or edge-to-edge, with the connection formed entirely by welding.
2. Verb: To join by means of a butt weld. The action of creating a butt-weld.

Usage

• As a Noun: Used to describe the resulting joint or seam itself.
• As a Verb: Used to describe the process of creating such a joint. It is often used in technical, manufacturing, and construction contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The pipeline's integrity depends on the strength of each butt-weld.
  • Inspectors checked the butt-weld for any cracks or defects.
• Verb:
  • The steel plates must be precisely aligned before you butt-weld them.
  • They will butt-weld the two sections of the beam together.

Advanced Usage

• "To make a butt-weld": A common phrase describing the action of creating this type of welded joint.
  • The technician will make a butt-weld to connect the pipes.
• The quality of a butt-weld is often described in terms of its penetration, reinforcement, and lack of porosity.

Variants and Related Words

• Butt welding (n): The process or technique of creating butt welds.
  • Butt welding is commonly used for joining pipes.
• Butt joint (n): A broader term for any joint where two pieces meet end-to-end without overlapping, which may or may not be welded.
• Weld (n/v): The general act of joining materials by fusion.

Synonyms

• Butt joint (when referring specifically to the welded type)
• Welded seam

Related Phrases

• Full penetration butt-weld: A weld where the fusion extends through the complete thickness of the joint.
• Butt-weld fitting: A pipe fitting designed to be connected via butt welding.

Noun

1. a butt joint that is welded

Verb

1. join by a butt weld