lap seams (metal seams)

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Scope note
Sheet metal seams having a bottom plate with a turned edge that overlaps the side plate; the seam may be secured by welding, soldering, or riveting at the overlapping joint. An example of a lap bottom seam is the seam of the bottom of a tin or steel can.
lap seams
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024