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What is back gouge?

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When butt welding (edge to edge) two plates, one side is welded and the other side is gouged (usually air carbon arc gouging process) to clean metal on the first side. Then the second side is welded. This assures 100% weld penetration. Usually performed on plates over 1/4" thick.

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