Deciphering Weld Symbols

Deciphering Weld Symbols plug and slot weld symbol Plug and slot welds are permitted for the transfer of shear force only As such, they are sometimes used to transmit shear in lap joints, to join components of plug and slot welds Welders use plug weld symbols to show the amount, diameter, locations and spacing of the holes to be drilled These symbols may also include details of the

plug and slot welds filling for plug and slot welds Effective groove weld size Depth or It is noted with a groove weld symbol E-unit: Print Reading: Welding Design

plug slot Fillet welds; Plug and Slot welds Basic Parts Reference Line Reference Line Contains the “weld symbol Fillet weld symbols are always shown as a 'mitre' fillet weld and a convex or concave profile can be superimposed over the original