butt welding
present participle of butt-weld
/ˈbʌtˌwɛldɪŋ/
noun
- The process or technique of joining two pieces of metal end to end or edge to edge by welding.
- Butt-welding is commonly used in pipeline construction to create strong, leak-proof connections.
- The factory specializes in butt-welding for automotive frames.
- Students in the welding class practiced butt-welding on scrap metal plates.