Construction and Welding Terms

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Offset

Back

A measured deviation from a straight path or alignment, often used to connect two misaligned pipes.

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Roll Out

Back

To unroll and lay out materials; also, the term for finishing welds so you do not have positional welds or as many field welds.

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Miter

Back

An angled cut—usually 45°—so that two pieces fit together at a corner, or a bastard angle.

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Bevel

Back

An edge that is cut at a 37.5-degree angle for welding.

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Plumb

Back

Perfectly vertical, as checked with a plumb bob or a level. The opposite of “level.”

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Level

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Perfectly horizontal or flat, as checked with a level or laser level.

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Square

Back

The condition of having two surfaces at a perfect right angle to each other.

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High–Lo

Back

Mismatch of pipe alignment.

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QC (Quality Control)

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The process of inspecting and verifying that work meets defined specifications and standards before approval.

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Time Management

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Organizing and planning the use of time effectively to meet deadlines and maximize productivity.