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TLE -IA (SHIELDED METAL ARC

WELDING) Activity
Sheet-Quarter 0-MELC 2
Interpreting Technical Drawings

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

TLE 7/8 - IA (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
Activity Sheet No. 10
First Edition, 2020

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Welcome to TLE 7/8 - IA (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) !

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through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is
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TLE 7/8 - IA (SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING) ACTIVITY SHEET

Interpreting Technical Drawings

I. Learning Competency with code:

LO 2. Interpret technical drawings.
2.1. Necessary tool, materials and equipment are identified according to plans.
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II. Background Information for Learners

The use of line symbols enables engineers/designers to express

features of designed products clearly and accurately. Line features vary not
only by width but also by how they are graphically represented in a drawing.
Line significance is conveyed by line weight or thickness of the line. Every
line is drawn at different thickness and darkness to express contrast as well
as importance. Lines that are less important are thin and light. Key to
successful drafting is to have a good technical knowledge of these various
line characteristics – to understand where and when to apply them in
technical drawing.

Technical drawing is often referred to as a universal language

understood (readable) by anyone regardless of the language they speak.
Contractors, estimators, tradesmen and builders rely totally on technical
drawings for the information they need to build, construct and manufacture a
product. To work in design and manufacturing industries, the study of
technical drawing –ability to prepare, read and interpret technical drawing is
essential.

It is very important for welders to be able to interpret welding symbols

accurately. It allows them to produce quality work in shorter periods. Reading
 blueprints accurately also saves costs by getting projects done the right way
in the first attempt.

Unfortunately, a large number of welders have a hard time reading

blueprints correctly. Many welders in the market do not take vocational
training. The ones that do take classes either do not get trained on blueprints
or decide not to pay attention to the written material. The result is that only a
few welders know how to read blueprints accurately or use them in their
work.

Read and understand the key concepts presented below on the aftercare
activities for tools, equipment and paraphernalia:

Welding Symbol

Location of Elements: The elements of a welding symbol have standard

locations with respect to each other.

Location Significance of Arrow: The arrow element in a welding symbol in

conjunction with the reference line determines the arrow side and other side
of a weld.

The symbol depicting an arrow side weld is always placed below the
reference line. The arrow side is always closest to the reader when viewed
from the bottom of the drawing. The weld symbol depicting other side weld is
placed above the reference line, away from the reader. Welds on both sides
of a joint are shown by placing weld symbols on both sides of the reference
line.

Some weld symbols have no arrow or other side significance. However,

supplementary symbols used in conjunction with these weld symbols
may have such significance. For example, welding symbols for resistance spot
and seam welding have no side significance, but GTAW, EBW, or other spot
and seam welds may have arrow and other side.

References: When a specification, process, test, or other references are

needed to clarify a welding symbol, the reference is placed in a tail on the
welding symbol. The letters complete joint penetration (CJP) may be used in
 the tail of the arrow to indicate that a complete joint penetration groove weld
is required, regardless of the type of weld or joint preparation. The tail may
be omitted when no specification, process, or other reference is required with
a welding symbol.

Dimensions: Dimensions of a weld are shown on the same side of the

reference line as the weld symbol. The size of the weld is shown to the left of
the weld symbol, and the length of the weld is placed on the right. If a length
is not given, the weld symbol applies to that portion of the joint between
abrupt changes in the direction of welding or between specified dimension
lines. If a weld symbol is shown on each side of the reference line,
dimensions are required to be given for each weld even though both welds
are identical.

Either US Customary or SI units may be used when specifying

dimensions. However, only one of the two should be used for a product or
project.

If a weld in a joint is to be intermittent, the length of the increments and

the pitch (center to-center spacing) are placed to the right of the weld
symbol.

The term weld symbol and welding symbol have different meanings.
A weld symbol indicates the required type of weld. The welding symbol
includes the weld symbol and supplementary information. A
complete welding symbol consists of the following elements:

• Reference line
• Arrow
• Basic weld symbol
• Dimensions and other data
• Supplementary symbol
• Finish symbol
• Tail
• Specification, process and other references
 F - Finish line
A - Groove Angle: included angle of
countersink for plug welds

R – Root Opening; depth of filling for plug and

slot welds

A – Groove Angle: included angle of

countersink for plug welds

S – Depth of bevel: size or strength of certain

welds

E – Groove Weld Size

L – Length of Weld

P – Pitch of Weld: center-to-center spacing

T – Tail of the weld: specification, process of other reference (omitted

when reference is not used

N – Number of Spot, Stud, or Projection Welds

 - Field Weld

- Weld All Around

- Contour Symbol

Contour Symbol
In your welding work, you may be required to work from these
drawings; therefore, you should understand the use and meaning of
these symbols.

MEANING & USE OF SYMBOLS

An arc welding symbol consists of the main four parts

1. A reference lines
1. An arrow.
2. A basic welding symbols
3. A tail

1. The reference line is a line connected to the arrow. The position of

the basic symbol above or beneath this line determines the location of
the weld. The reference line is always drawn parallel to the bottom
edge of the drawing, or to the base line of a particular view.
 The arrow indicates the position of the
weld; it is drawn at an angle from the end of
the reference line to one side of the joint. This
side is called the „arrow side of the joint‟. The
opposite side is called the other side of the
joint.

Welds on the „arrow side of the joint‟ are shown by inverting the
weld symbol and placing it beneath the reference line.

Symbol Indicating Fillet Weld at Arrow Side of Joint

Welds on the “other side of the joint‟ are shown by placing the
symbols above the reference line.

Symbol indicating fillet welds on the other side of joint.

1.Welds on both sides of the joint are shown by placing the

weld symbol above and below the reference line.
Fillet Weld Both Sides of the Joint

Basic weld symbols describe the type of weld to be made. This

symbol is a miniature drawing of the metal’s edge preparation prior
to welding. The basic weld symbol is only part of the entire AWS
welding symbol.

Form of Weld Weld Symbol Sectional Representation

1. Bead

2. Fillet

3. Square Butt

4. Single V Butt

5. Single Bevel Butt

6. Single U Butt

7. Single J Butt
8. Double V Butt

9. Double U Butt

10. Plug and Slot

11. Stud

12. Surfacing

The tail is added to the symbol only when special notes are
required. A number or letter code used inside the tail direct the
welder to special notes located elsewhere on the drawing. These
notes may specify the heat treatment, welding process used, or other
information not given on the welding symbol.
 Supplementary Symbols

Supplementary symbols can be placed above or below the

basic symbol, or at the

intersection of the reference line and the arrow. Dimensions and

reference to specifications, or welding procedures may also be
added.

1. Weld all around is a circle drawn on the welding symbol,

indicating that the described weld is to be made all around the part.

2. Field weld symbol is a symbol added to the basic AWS welding

symbol to indicate that a weld is to be made at the job site (“ in the
field”), rather than in a fabricating shop.

3. Melt through is a complete joint penetration for a joint welded

from one side and visible root reinforcement is produced.

4. Backing symbol is an open rectangular box used in combination

with a groove weld

symbol located on the reference line indicating that locating materials

is required on the opposite side control penetration.
 5. Spacer symbol is an open box that intersects the reference line,
indicating that a spacer is placed between joint.

Contour and Finish Symbol

1. Flush contour symbol is located on the same side as the symbol

and indicates the weld should be approximately a flat plane with the
surface.

2. Convex contour symbol is located on the side as the symbol and

indicates that the weld should be raised or convex shape.

3. Concave contour symbol is located on the same side as the

symbol indicates that the weld should be concave shape.

4. If the contour requires finishing, a finishing symbol will be sued

in conjunction with the contour symbol, a letter G indicate grinding, C
indicate shipping, M indicate machining, and U indicate unspecified
which local method should be used.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbooks and Educational Sites:

1. K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood
Education Learning Module
 2. Welding Technology, Second Edition by Gower A. Kennedy

3. Welding Inspection Technology, Education Department, American

welding Society

IV. Activity Proper

1. Activities

Activity No.1

Multiple Choice:

I. Directions: Read and analyze the statements carefully. Choose

the term/terms to which it refers to. Write the letter in your answer
sheet.

1.This is an information used as a guide by the welder in

constructing or assembling metal products.

a. Drawings c. Weld Symbols

b. Sketches d. Welding Symbols

2.This is one of the parts of the welding symbol used to indicate

position of the weld.

a. Reference Line c. Arrow

b. Weld Symbol d. Tail

3.This symbol is a triangle attached to the reference line which

indicates the type of weld.

a. Bead c. Square Butt Weld

b. Fillet d. Single V Butt Weld

4.When special notes are required for the welder to be informed, part of
this welding symbol is indicated.

a. Reference Line c. Arrow

b. Weld Symbol d. Tail

5. This symbol is a miniature drawing of the metal‟s edge in preparation

prior to welding.

a. Reference Line c. Arrow

b. Weld Symbol d. Tail

 II Directions: Read and analyze the statements carefully and identify the
term/terms to which it implies. Write the letter in your answer sheet.

1. This symbol indicates that the joint/welds cannot be made in the shop,
rather, it will be made on site.

a. Weld all around c. melt through

b. Field weld symbol d. spacer

2. Weld all around symbol is mostly applied on welded joints like:

a. Pipe welded to similar diameter of pipe

b. Plate welded to plate with the same thickness

c. Pipe welded to plate

d. All of the above

3.This symbol is required to control the penetration on the opposite side

of the joint.

a. Melt through c. Backing symbol

b. Finish symbol d. Spacer

4.What finish the symbol should be included when it requires 2-3 mm

weld reinforcement

above the surface of the base metal?

a. finishing symbol c. convex contour symbol

b. flush contour symbol d. concave contour symbol

5.What should be included in the welding symbol when the welded joint
requires grinding?

a. finishing symbol c. convex contour symbol

b. flush contour symbol d. concave contour symbol

Activity No. 2

Directions: Read and interpret the following welding drawings. Describe

each symbol in the illustrations. Write your answer in a separate sheet of
paper.
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3.

Activity No.3

Directions: View some video clips on www.youtube.com about

interpreting welding blueprints/ diagrams. Take the important details on
how this is done. Write your notes on your study notebook.

3. Guide Questions:

1. Why is there a need to become aware and understand signs and

symbols used in metal trade?

2. Why is it important to interpret welding symbols accurately?

V. Reflection:

Based on the activity you have performed [ refer to Exercise 3], write
a reaction paper about your realizations in the importance of interpreting
welding symbols correctly.
VI. Answer Key:

Activity No.1
I.
Activity No. 2
1. A

2. C
1. Symbol Indicating Fillet Weld At Arrow Side of
3. B Joint
4. D
2. Symbol indicating fillet welds on the other side
5. B of joint.

II. 3. Fillet weld both sides of the joint

6. B

7. A

8. C

9. C

10.A
 1. Steel Rule- A
2. Dividers- A
3. Hacksaw- B
4. Flat file- B
5. Diamond-point Chisel- B
6. Prick punch- B
7. Ball peen Hammer-
8. Adjustable wrench-
9. Socket Wrench- C
10. Drill vise- D

Answey Key:

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