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Unit 15 Size of single-fillet Both sides fillet weld

weld symbols for two joints

Fillet Welds 1
2

1 1
Symbol Desired weld
2 2

Desired weld Symbols

A—Welding symbol for arrow side fillet weld. C—Welding symbols for unequal double-fillet
welds.
After completing Unit 15, you will be able to:
H Name the parts of a fillet weld.
Size of unequal Size of equal
H Determine weld size and weld length by interpreting the fillet welding double-fillet welds double-fillet welds
symbol.
H Read and interpret a fillet welding symbol used for intermittent and 1
1
4
staggered intermittent welds. 1
4 1
2
1
H Determine the weld face contour of a fillet weld. 1
2
1
2
2
4

Key Words 1
2
1
2
Symbol
1
2
1
2
Symbol
actual throat pitch Desired weld Desired weld
hatching staggered intermittent weld B—Welding symbol for arrow side and other D—Welding symbol for both sides fillet welds
intermittent weld side fillet welds. for two joints.

A fillet weld is usually used when joining two surfaces perpendicular to each
other or at an angle, Figure 15-1. It is approximately triangular in shape. The parts
Figure 15-2.
of the weld include the weld root, leg, toe, face, (Refer to Unit 13) and throat. The There are variations of the welding symbol for a fillet weld.
actual throat is the shortest distance between the weld root and the face of the
weld. The throat affects the strength of the weld.
When a fillet welding symbol does not include ask your supervisor or foreman about the required size
General Use of Fillet Weld Symbol weld size, a general note governing weld size is usually before you start to weld, Figure 15-3.
Welding symbols for fillet welds are shown in Figure 15-2. The dimension found elsewhere on the print. Sometimes a company has At times, fillet welds with unequal legs will be
for an arrow side fillet weld is placed on the arrow side of the reference line (the specific specifications for fillet weld sizes without indi- specified. Weld orientation is not indicated by the symbol
same side as the weld symbol). Weld size is shown on the left side of the weld cating size on the print. If no size is given on the print, but is shown on the print, Figure 15-4.
symbol. Unless otherwise noted on the print, the minimum size of a fillet weld is
the specified dimension.
A
3
8
Toe
Leg Face

Actual throat 2

Toe
3
1 16

A 1 A-A
4 2
NOTE-
Weld root I. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL
Leg 11 1
FILLET WELDS 8 IN.

Figure 15-1. Figure 15-3.

Study the parts of a fillet weld. If the weld size is not given on the welding symbol, it is found somewhere else on the print or drawing.

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Size of fillet weld The extent and location of a fillet weld may be given Intermittent Fillet Welds
having unequal legs graphically on a print view by hatching. Hatching is shown The continuity of an intermittent weld is broken
10 in Figure 15-8. Additional arrows pointing to each section of by recurring unwelded spaces, Figure 15-10. The pitch
Fillet weld-all-around.
the joint are used when you must make abrupt changes in (center-to-center spacing) of an intermittent weld (for-
weld direction. This is illustrated in Figure 15-9. merly known as a skip weld) is expressed as the distance
1 1
×
4 2 between centers of increments on one side of the joint.
Orientation The pitch (in inches or millimeters) is shown to the right
shown on of the length dimension. Notice the length of the weld is
drawing 90˚
10 the first number followed by the pitch.
1 10 Figure 15-11 shows the welding symbol for staggered
1
2
4
Symbol Desired weld intermittent fillet welding. A staggered intermittent weld
Desired weld occurs on both sides of the joint, with weld increments on
Dimensions are in mm.
Symbol Weld finish one side alternated with respect to those on the other side.
Figure 15-4.
This welding symbol is used for a fillet weld having A For a staggered intermittent fillet weld, the side of the
unequal legs. reference line where the weld symbol is closest to the
leader indicates the side of the joint that starts with the
weld. The side of the reference line where the weld sym-
Weld start bol is furthest from the leader indicates the side that starts
When used, the weld length is included to the right 1
of the weld symbol. Refer to Figure 15-5. The weld is 4 Fillet weld-all-around. without the weld (the skip).
made completely across the joint when no weld length Often intermittent welds do not end evenly at the
dimension is given with the welding symbol. Regardless end of the joint. There may not be enough room for
of the geometric shape of the joint, a weld-all-around another intermittent weld. Be sure to ask your supervisor
symbol means the weld is to be made continuously to explain how the space at the end of the intermittent
around the joint. Refer to Figure 15-6. For round parts, weld should be finished.
sometimes the weld length is indicated in degrees. 1
4
Figure 15-7 shows an example of a fillet weld indicated 1
4
Fillet Welds in Holes and Slots
for 90° of the joint. The starting and finishing location Desired weld Fillet welds are sometimes used in circular joints or
are usually indicated on the print. Symbol slots. An all-around fillet weld specified for a hole feature
is shown in Figure 15-12.
B

Specifying Fillet Weld Contours

Length of fillet weld
24 The weld face contour of a fillet weld may be spec-
Figure 15-7. ified when a certain welded shape is required. The shape
6 A print usually indicates the starting and finishing location
Fillet weld on
(flat, convex, or concave) is indicated by a contour sym-
of the weld when the length is given in degrees.
Weld length several planes bol used with the fillet weld symbol. Figure 15-13 shows
(weld continues contour symbols.
6 around periphery).
S 24
0.3
Desired weld
Desired weld
Symbol
S = Size of weld

Figure 15-5.
The number to the right of the welding symbol indicates Symbol
the weld length.
C
S = Size of weld
Figure 15-6. 2 Min. S
Fillet welds applied to joints with various geometric shapes. 4.5 2 Min. Desired weld Symbol
A⎯Welding symbol for all-around fillet weld on round stock.
B⎯The same welding symbol is used when stock is square or Figure 15-8. Figure 15-9.
rectangular in shape. C⎯Note the all-around fillet weld on Hatching can graphically illustrate the extent and location When abrupt changes are made in the weld direction, welding
several planes. of a fillet weld. symbol arrows point to each section or joint.
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P
Weld C
L 's Length & pitch of increment Method Symbol Example
4 of intermittent welds Combination fillet and
groove weld with
R specified root opening.
4 Locate welds
at ends Fillet weld- Chipping C
all-around C PR
2 in hole or slot. S

2 S
S 2-4
S
2 Grinding G
Desired weld Symbol
Locate welds Desired weld Symbol
G
at ends Figure 15-16.
Desired Welds More than one type of weld is specified for this joint. Note how
S = Size of weld Symbol Figure 15-12. both weld symbols are included on the symbol.
A–Welding symbol used to indicate length and Study the welding symbol and desired weld for an all-around
Hammering H
pitch of increments on intermittent fillet welds. fillet weld in a hole or slot.
H
S Combination fillet and
Locate welds
at ends Length & pitch of increments Type Symbol Example As welded bevel weld with specified
of chain intermittent welds root opening.
Machining M
Weld C
L 's
2 M
Flat R
5 DR
S
2
S 2-5
5 S 2-5 Rolling R
2 R
Concave
S
Symbol
Locate welds Desired weld
at ends Peening P
Figure 15-17.
Desired Welds Symbol P A part requiring a combination fillet and bevel weld for fabrication.
Convex
B–Welding symbol showing length and pitch of increments
of chain intermittent fillet welds.
Figure 15-14.
When the face contour of a weld is to be finished mechanically,
Figure 15-10. Figure 15-13. a symbol (letter) with the appropriate finish technique is included
Note the use of the intermittent fillet welding symbol. Contour symbols used to specify the face contour of a fillet with the fillet weld and face contour weld symbols.
weld. The required shape is shown by the appropriate contour
symbol included with the fillet weld symbol.

Locate welds at ends Length and pitch of increments 125

of staggered intermittent welds
If the weld face contour is to be finished mechani-
3 (TYP.)
Weld CL 's cally, a finish symbol for the method of finishing the
5 weld is added to the contour symbol, Figure 15-14. While
the degree of finish (smoothness) is not part of the
10 S 3-10 American Welding Society standards, some prints do
S 3-10 indicate the desired finish, Figure 15-15.

Locate welds at ends

Combination Weld Symbols
Desired welds Symbol When another type of weld is to be used with a fillet
weld, weld symbols for both types are included on the
welding symbol, Figure 15-16. Shown is a combined fil-
Figure 15-11.
The welding symbol for staggered intermittent fillet welds let and groove weld with specified sizes. Figure 15-17
is shown. shows specifications for a combined fillet and bevel weld.
Figure 15-15.
The degree of finish or weld smoothness is indicated by a
number that specifies (in microinches) the roughest surface
acceptable for this particular application. The larger the num-
ber, the rougher the surface permitted. A 125 surface is
smoother than a 250 finish. The symbol is seldom used.
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Print Reading Activities
Part I
Refer to the drawing below to answer the following
questions.
1. What is the drawing title?
2. Name the drawing number.
3. How many parts make up the assembly?
4. What welding process is to be used?
5. The gussets are located _____″ from the edges of
the support.
6. The gusset is made from _____″ × _____″ × _____″
stock.
There are _____ required in each assembly.
Unit 15 Fillet Welds
7. The width and thickness dimensions of the material
used to make the support are _____″ and _____″.
8. What type of weld is specified? _______________
9. Name the type of welding rod that is specified.
10. What is the size of the specified weldments?
11. Sketch the specified welds on the front and side
views in the drawing.
12. Each corner of the bracket is chamfered _____″ ×
_____°.
13. How many holes are to be drilled? _____________
14. The hole size is _____ diameter. _______________
15. The complete bracket is to be finished by _____.
191 192 Welding Print Reading
Part II
Refer to the drawing below to answer the following 8. The size of the mounting plate is _____″ × _____″ ×
questions. _____″.
1. What is the name of the product to be made? 9. The width and thickness dimensions of the material
required to make the curved section are _____″ and
_____″.
2. Name the drawing or print number.
10. The centerline of the curved section is located
_____″ from the lower end of the mounting plate on
3. List the number of parts in the assembly. the drawing and _____″ in from the side.
11. What are the number and size of holes to be made in
4. What material is specified to make the product? the mounting plate?
A.
5. What type of weld rod is specified? B.
12. What additional operation must be performed on the
6. Name the size and type of the weld specified. drilled holes?
13. After welding and machining, what finishing opera-
7. On the drawing below, make a sketch of the required
tions are specified?
weld.
A.
B.
GAUTHIER ENTERPRISES, INC.
ROD SUPPORT
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Part III Part IV

Draw the correct welding symbols for these welds. Draw the correct weld as indicated by the welding symbol.

A B

M N

C D

E F
O P
1
.50 .30 2

3
8

G H

7
16

Q R

I J

K L
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Unit 15 Fillet Welds 195 196 Welding Print Reading

Part V Part VI
Draw the correct welding symbol for the following welds. Explain the following welding symbols.

1.00 – 4.00

.25 x .38

4.
1.

4 1
2
4

.25 .50 – 1.00

2 .25 .38 – 2.00
2
.12
2
2. 5.
S

3
4

2
2 3.

5
5

2
2