Welded torque converter component

A method of forming a welded connection between a hub and a plate component in a transmission assembly, the method comprising:

• providing the plate component which includes a radially extending portion and an opening in a connection region to the hub;
• forming a flare bevel with an axial extension that extends beyond radial projections of surfaces defining a thickness of the radially extending portion of the plate component at the opening, an entirety of the axial extension located axially beyond the radial projections;
• locating the plate component with the flare bevel and at least a part of the axial extension on the hub with at least a portion of the axial extension in abutting engagement with a portion of the hub;
• welding in a recess formed between the flare bevel and the hub to connect the plate component to the hub with a weld;
• and
• removing at least a portion of the axial extension after the welding.