butt welding

present participle of butt-weld

/ˈbʌtˌwɛldɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
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