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1. Elementary Symbols
The symbols shown below are some of the symbols given in the Standard
fillet weld
edge weld
3. Supplementary Symbols
Elementary symbols may be supplemented by a symbol characterising the shape of the external
surface, or shape of the weld.
Note
The absence of a supplementary symbol means that the shape of the weld surface does not
need to be indicated precisely.
convex
concave
4. Method of Representation
To specify a weld detail it is necessary to show a weld symbol together with: -
The arrow line joins one end of the continuous reference line to form an angle with it.
3 2a 1 = arrow line
2a = reference line (continuous line)
2b = identification line (dashed line)
3 = welding symbol
1 2b
joint
or
arrow line
arrow line
Joint B
arrow line arrow line Joint A
For such details, the arrow has to point to the plate that is to be prepared.
The symbol is placed on the continuous line side of the reference line if the weld (weld face)
is on the arrow side of the joint – as shown below
The symbol is placed on the dashed line side if the weld (weld face) is on the other side of
the joint – as shown below
For symmetrical welds, the dashed line is unnecessary - & should be omitted – as shown
below
s s
s = depth of penetration
Butt welds are to have complete penetration unless the symbol shows a penetration depth
s can also be used to show the depth of penetration required for a deep penetration
fillet weld: -
A 300mm long fillet weld with an 8mm leg would be shown as follows: -
Z8 300
l length of weld
l l
(e) (e) distance between weld lengths
a n x l x (e)
Z n x l x (e)
l l l
(e) (e)
Z nxl (e)
Z nxl (e)
Peripheral welds
When a weld has to be made all round a part, the symbol is a circle – as shown below
Z8
In addition, a closed tail can be used which indicates a specific instruction, e.g., a procedure sheet –
as shown
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