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weldment

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English

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Etymology

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From weld +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈwɛldmənt/
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Noun

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weldment (plural weldments)

  1. A part created from an assembly of smaller components that are joined by welding.
    Coordinate term: assembly
    • 1989, William Winchell, Realistic Cost Estimating for Manufacturing, page 121:
      Postmechanical operations include: (1) removal of excess weld metal, slag, and weld spatter, (2) rough or finish machining to dimensional requirements of the weldment, and (3) metal conditioning processes such as peening or roll planishing to reduce cracking tendencies physically and to increase weld bead strength.
    • 2010, Mikell P. Groover, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing (4th Edition), page 10:
      A welded assembly is called a weldment.
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