Thanks so much for all the detail information you have provided. Frankly I see no reason why the adhesive bonding process shouldn't be a consideration when splicing a nose section on the shroud. Whether bonding or welding the prep and set-up work is going to be critical... and of course for welding, the necessary skill. I suppose with welding you are creating a more homogeneous structure which ideally is what you strive for. Anyway when I get to the point of putting on a nose section I'll be looking at both processes. Ron