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When cutting a piece that requires a lot of removal, for example a long U shape. Does it ever make sense to weld two or three pieces of bar stock together to start with? Or are there too many issues with material defects, stresses, etc?
no, and yes, with exceptions.
cyanidekid is correct, but maybe a touch too discouraging. Weldments have largely, or entirely, replaced castings in many industry sectors. Both weldments and castings are intended to put the metal where it's needed so very minor metal removal is required, compared to starting with a solid block.
But a lot does depend on the quality of the welding. Inclusions, incomplete fusion, etc. will doom the weldment, and that's before you get into questions about HAZ and so on. If you are working with anything other than mild steel, proper welding processes including preheat and interpass heat must be followed.
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