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Understanding Welding Symbols Terms and Definitions
Understanding Welding Symbols Terms and Definitions
Reference Line
Reference Line (Required element)
Always Horizontal
Arrow Line
Reference Line (Required element)
Arrow
Tail
Reference Line (Required element)
Arrow
Tail
Arrow
Tail
The tail of the welding symbol is used to indicate the welding or cutting
processes, as well as the welding specification, procedures, or the supplementary
information to be used in making the weld.
Arrow
Tail omitted when reference not used
Tail
The tail of the welding symbol is used to indicate the welding or cutting
processes, as well as the welding specification, procedures, or the supplementary
information to be used in making the weld.
1/4
1/4
Depth of
preparation or
groove
1/4 (5/16)
1/4 (5/16)
Depth of penetration
5/16
5/16
1/4
2-10
1/4
2-10
10 in
1/4
2-10
1/4
2-10
10 in
10 in
Finish Symbol
Groove weld size
F
A
Depth of bevel
FIELD
WELD
(N)
Number of spot, seam, stud, plug,
slot, or projection welds
Pitch(Center-tocenter spacing) of
welds
The End