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base metal

noun

Definition

  1. In welding, the part that all other parts are welded to; also called the parent metal.

References on theFabricator.com

Subarc for structurals
You can plasma cut it, but can you weld it?
The root causes of weld defects
Welding ASTM A514 or A514M-05 steel?
How to perform tack welding successfully
MIG welding—The basics and then some
Titanium—You can weld it!
The structure of metal
Using a hand-held plasma cutter

External Sources

Wikipedia: base metal