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Fig 5

• Reinforcement: Metal deposited on the surface of the parent metal of the excess metal over the line joining
the two toes. (Fig 6)

Fig 6

• Root: The parts to be joined that are nearest together. (Fig 7)

Fig 7

• Root face: The surface formed by squaring off the root edge of the fusion face to avoid a sharp edge at the
root. (Fig 8)

Fig 8

• Root run: The first run deposited in the root of a joint (Fig 9)

Fig 9

• Sealing run: A small weld deposited on the root side of a butt or corner joint (after completion of the weld joint).
(Fig 10)

Fig 10

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CITS : C G & M - Welder - Lesson 6&7