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Edge welding.. why?

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Ok, I haven't bought plans yet so there may be an explanation in there but I have seen some photos of fittings and brackets where there is a bead of weld around the edge of the part rather than a smoothly surfaced edge. Does the weld add strength to the part? What is the purpose if not that?
 

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