Meaning & use

weldment

noun·Advanced

A structure or component made by joining separate pieces of metal together through welding.

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The bridge's support frame is a large steel weldment assembled off-site.

Engineers inspected the weldment for cracks before installing it on the machine.

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Weldment is a technical manufacturing term, distinct from a single weld, since it refers to the entire assembled unit.

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