A flange for a torque converter, comprising a first sub-assembly that includes a first hole and second hole located along the first sub-assembly and wherein the first and second hole are configured to facilitate movement of a first pressure path from a transmission input shaft to a piston. The flange for the torque converter also includes a second sub-assembly that includes one or more welds that join a first contact-side of the second sub-assembly to the first sub-assembly, wherein a gap is defined between an area where the second sub-assembly is joined to the first sub-assembly.