Describe the approach employed by large shops to estimate the costs of welding.

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Estimating the costs of welding can be a difficult task because of the many variables involved. One approach is to have a welding engineer specify the type and size of weld to withstand the loads that the weldment must bear. Then the welding engineer must select the welding process and filler metal that will provide the required welds at the least possible cost. This method is used in large shops, where welding on a product can range from a few thousand dollars to well over a million dollars. With competition for work resulting in small profit margins, each job must be analyzed carefully.

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