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ExamplesWelding symbols allow the engineer or draftsperson to communicate detailed information about the

weld to the welder.

Examine the examples below which show the weld required and the symbol that conveys thisinformation.

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Compare these two symbols. Note what is different and what each one means.

10mm fillet weld other side of arrow

6mm fillet weld arrow sideWeld on siteUse the gas metal arc welding process

6mm fillet weld on both sidesWeld all round

Weld on siteUse the gas metal arc welding process

Weld the other side - 10mm leg length and 50mm long.The centre of the weld to the centre of the next weld is to be200mm long. On the same side as the arrow, weld a 6mm leglength and 100mm long. The centre of the weld to the next

weld centre is to be 500mm long.

Butt Welds

Groove Joints

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Lap Joints

Tee Joints