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What is a butt joint?

Two pieces joined edge to edge.

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  1. Two pieces overlapped flat
  2. Two pieces at a right angle
  3. Two pieces joined edge to edge ✔

Why: A butt joint joins two pieces edge to edge, one of the five basic weld joint types.

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Answer: Two pieces joined edge to edge. A butt joint joins two pieces edge to edge, one of the five basic weld joint types.

  1. Welding en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welding
    The five basic types of weld joints are the butt joint, lap joint, corner joint, edge joint, and T-joint
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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