Joint

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A joint is the junction of members or the edge of members that are to be joined or have been joined.^[1]

The joining of two or more metallic components by introducing fused metal (welding rod) into a fillet between the components or by raising the temperature of their surfaces or edges to the fusion temperature and applying pressure (flash welding).^[2]

References

1. http://www.bocindustrial.co.uk/bocindustrial/technical/glossary/a.asp
2. http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Welded+joint