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Welding Symbols
After completing this chapter, you will be able to:
Sketch the five basic welding joints
Explain the factors that must be considered when
choosing a weld joint design
Discuss the factors to consider when selecting a weld
joint design
List and explain the information that can be included on a
welding symbol
Sketch a welding symbol and identify the components
Butt Joint
Lap Joint
Corner Joint
Tee Joint
Edge Joint
J Groove
3D Welded Joints.pdf
Double V Groove
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FIGURE 5-14 Even a slight change in groove angle can save time and money.
Cengage Learning 2012
NOTE:
Convexity
While Leg Size is the usual
method to specify and Leg Size2
Actual Throat
measure weld size, the
Effective Throat is a more Effective Leg Size1
accurate measure of fillet weld Throat
strength!
Theoretical
Throat
Welding Joint Design & Welding Symbols Chapter #5
How To Use A Fillet Gauge
Porosity:
Porosity
Poor Fitup
Lack of Penetration
Reference Line
Tail
Arrow
No size specified
1/4
(1/4 x 3/8)
1 /4 3 /8
If there are not obvious reasons to put larger leg on one side of
joint (e.g. thicker metal), then it must be specified on drawing.
1/4
3/8
3 /8
1 /4
1 /4 3 /8
3/16
3/16
3 /1 6
3 9
3 /1 6
3 /1 6 3 - 9
1 /2 2 - 8
1 /2 2 - 8
2 8
1/2
1/2
1/2
3/8 1-3
1 3
1/4 1-3
1 /4
3 /8
1 3
1/2 x 1/4 23
2 3 1 /2
1/2 x 1/4 23
1 /2
1 /4
1 /2
1/8
G TAW
1 /8
P ro c e s s :
"TIG"
C o n to u r:
Flat
F i n i s h in g M e t h o d :
Welding
1/8
G TAW
1 /8
P ro c e s s :
"TIG"
C o n to u r:
Flat
F i n i s h in g M e t h o d :
Welding
3/8
40
40
3 /8
1 /4 1 /4 G
FCAW
P r o c e s s : Flux Cored
Arc Welding
C o n t o u r : Convex
F i n i s h i n g M e t h o d : Grinding
3 /1 6
NOTE: Efforts should be made to avoid
Hi/Lows for a smooth surface
3/16
SURFACING FUNCTIONS:
Buildup
Stainless Overlay
Abrasion Resistant Overlay
1/8 2
1 /8
SM AW
1 /2
FCAW
3 /8 (1 /2 ) 1 /8
1 1 /4 45
3 /8
SM AW
3/8
45
3/8 1 2 3
1/8 1/2