Welding joint
![Welding joint](/Images/godic/202501/13/Roostevabaterase_keevisõmblus5218.jpg")
![Butt joint geometries](/Images/godic/202501/13/Butt_Weld_Geometry5218.png")
![Diagram of a cruciform joint between 3 plates of metal](/Images/godic/202501/13/Cruciformjoint5218.png")
A welding joint is a point or edge where two or more pieces of metal or plastic are joined together. They are formed by welding two or more workpieces (metal or plastic) according to a particular geometry. Five types of joints referred to by the American Welding Society: butt, corner, edge, lap, and tee. These configurations may have various configurations at the joint where actual welding can occur.