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Types of welds
Groove welds
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Types of Welds
Bevel- and J- groove welds are more difficult to weld than V- or U- groove welds
•
Bevel welds are easier in horizontal
•
Types of Welds
U-groove and Double U-
groove
• Welds in using J- and
U-grooves can be
used to minimize weld
metal
• These welds are very
useful in thicker
sections
Groove Welds
J-and double-J-groove
• welds
J-groove are more
difficult to weld
because of the one
vertical side
(except in
horizontal)
• J-and U- are used
when economic
factors outweigh
the cost of edge
preparation
Groove Welds
flare-bevel and flare-v-
groove welds
• Flare -bevel and
flare-v-groove
welds are used in
connection with
flanged or
rounded member
Groove Welds
Scarf
• Scarf is used for
brazing
Groove Welds
• Their names imply what the actual
configurations look like when viewed in a
cross section
• Single groove welds are welded from only
one side
• Double groove welds are welded on both
sides
• Groove welds in many combinations are
used selection is influenced by
accessibility, economy, adaptation to
structural design