weldment

[/ˈwɛldmənt/]
nounmasculinepl: weldments
soldadura (estrutura soldada)
1. An assembly of parts joined together by welding
The automotive manufacturer inspected the weldment for structural integrity before assembly.
O fabricante automotivo inspecionou a soldadura quanto à integridade estrutural antes da montagem.
2. A welded component or structure as a finished product
The bridge's main weldment consists of steel beams joined with high-strength welds.
A estrutura soldada principal da ponte consiste em vigas de aço unidas com soldas de alta resistência.
3. In engineering and manufacturing, the complete welded assembly including all joined components
Quality control tested the weldment under extreme pressure conditions.
O controle de qualidade testou a estrutura soldada sob condições de pressão extrema.
The term 'weldment' is primarily used in industrial, engineering, and manufacturing contexts in both the USA and Brazil. It reflects the technical vocabulary of metalworking and structural fabrication industries. In Brazil, while 'soldadura' is the direct translation, technical professionals often use 'estrutura soldada' or 'conjunto soldado' for clarity in specifications and quality control documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
welded assemblywelded structurewelded component
Antonyms / Antônimos
unweldedbolted assemblyriveted assembly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
soldadura
Standard term used in manufacturing and engineering contexts
General Brazilian
estrutura soldada
More descriptive alternative emphasizing the structural aspect
Technical Portuguese
conjunto soldado
Used in technical documentation and engineering specifications
Portugal
peça soldada
Common usage in Portuguese industrial contexts

Related Words

weldweldingwelderweldablejointfusion

Related Idioms & Phrases

welded joint
full penetration weld
structural weldment
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