Stop in for a cup of coffee

So you weld it? Missed that part!
Yes
you put those in, weld the crack between them and over them, thus filling the crack, then sand smooth. The idea behind it is IF the crack were to re-crack, it would stop at the plug. Its the same reason they put cuts into concrete. And it will work just fine.
I guess if the crack is open and they fill the gap it makes sense. But if it is tight, why not just do the ends to stop the crack and weld between?