The non-profit organization that regulates the industrial standards for the structural steel design and American

Institute of Steel Construction construction industries. If welding involves steel construction, designers use AISC codes. The non-profit organization that regulates the industrial standards for the oil and natural gas industry. If welding involves oil pipelines or related materials, designers use API codes. The non-profit organization that regulates the industrial standards for welding and promotes the welding industry in the United States. The arrow which extends from either end of the reference line and points to a diagram of the intended welded joint. The part of the welding symbol that is below the reference line. Instructions that appear on the arrow side of the welding symbol correspond with the arrow side of the base metal to be welded. A set of American Welding Society codes that govern welding structures such as buildings and bridges. If welding involves structural construction, designers use AWS structural codes. A device used for weld testing that bends weld test specimens to test their quality. A document containing all the instructions necessary for making a project. A blueprint with instructions for welding contains one or more welding symbols. A type of joint between two metal parts that lie in the same plane. A butt joint is the most common joint type. The process by which a welder earns permission to weld with specific variables. A type of intermittent weld that requires a sequence of welds on each side of the joint that line up evenly with each other. A collection of laws or standards that outline practices for a particular application. Welding codes ensure safe welding practices and high-quality welded products. Curving inward like the inside of a bowl. Many fillet

American Petroleum Institute

American Welding Society

arrow element

arrow side

AWS Structural Codes

bending jig

blueprint

butt joint

certification

chain-intermittent weld

code concavity

welds have concave faces. consumable insert A type of filler material added to the welded joint. Consumable inserts often add strength to the welded joint. A supplementary symbol that tells the welder the shape of the finished weld bead. An agreement, usually in writing, between two or more parties. A welding contract outlines all of the specific requirements and codes for a particular welding application. Curving outward like the exterior part of a circle. Many fillet welds have convex faces. A type of joint between two metal parts located at right angles to one another. Corner joints require large amounts of weld metal. The interior part of a weld. The cross-section is often subject to weld testing and inspection to ensure weld quality. A metal's ability to be drawn, stretched, or formed without breaking. A type of joint in which the surface of the two metal parts to be joined are parallel to one another, and the weld is made at their common edges. A variable used in the welding process that, if changed, will affect the mechanical properties of the finished weld. A supplementary symbol that instructs the welder to perform a weld on a job site, not in the welding shop. A type of weld that is triangular in shape and joins two surfaces at right angles to each other in a lap joint, Tjoint, or corner joint. Fillet welds are the most common types of welds. A weld test performed on fillet welds that places a fillet weld test specimen onto a load and bends it flat onto itself so that it can be inspected for defects. A visual weld test performed on the weld and heataffected zone of fillet welds. A symbol that appears within the welding symbol that

contour symbol

contract

convexity

corner joint

cross-section

ductility

edge joint

essential variable

field weld symbol

fillet weld

fillet weld performance test

fillet weld procedure test finish symbol

tells the welder how to complete the finished welded joint. Finish symbols indicate the need for processes like grinding, power brushing, or machining. grinding groove groove angle A means of finishing a weld by using an abrasive. An opening between two parts that can contain a weld. The angle of the groove between the two workpieces that are welded together. A weld placed in an opening between two parts. There are eight groove weld symbols that represent different groove weld shapes. A weld test used for thinner base metals that places a weld test specimen into a jig and bends it 180. The weld test specimen must not break and must not have defects beyond those specified by the code. A weld test used for thicker base metals that places a weld test specimen into a jig and bends it 180. The weld test specimen must not break and must not have defects beyond those specified by the code. The portion of the base metal that has not been melted, but its mechanical properties have been altered by the heat of welding. Welding that does not require one continuous weld along the length of the entire joint. Intermittent welds are shorter welds, spaced evenly along the joint. A type of groove weld with an opening in the shape of the letter "J." The edge of one metal part is concave, and the other is square. The meeting point of two materials that are joined together. Welding creates a permanent joint. A type of joint between two overlapping metal parts in parallel planes. A machine that places a large amount of pressure and weight onto a device. Weld test specimens are placed on a load and bent so they can be inspected for defects. The properties that describe a material's ability to compress, stretch, bend, scratch, dent, or break. A supplementary symbol that tells the welder that complete joint penetration is necessary on one side of

groove weld

guided-face and root-bend test

guided-side bend test

heat-affected zone

intermittent welding

J-groove weld

joint lap joint

load

mechanical properties melt-through symbol

the joint. multiple reference lines The use of two or more reference lines. Multiple reference lines are used when a joint requires a sequence of operations. A variable used in the welding process that, if changed, will not affect the mechanical properties of the finished weld. The part of the welding symbol that is above the reference line, opposite the arrow side. Instructions that appear on the other side of the welding symbol correspond with the other side of the base metal to be welded. An inspection in which an inspector takes measurements of a part. A physical inspection of a weld involves measuring the weld length and size. The distance from the center of one intermittent weld bead to the center of the next intermittent weld bead. A type of weld made by joining one metal part with a circular hole to another metal part positioned directly beneath it. The application of heat to the weld immediately after welding. Post heating helps reduce stress in the weld metal. A means of finishing a weld with a motorized brush. The application of heat to a base metal immediately before welding. Preheating helps reduce hardness in the weld metal. The horizontal line in the center of the welding symbol from which all elements of the welding symbol are referenced. The reference line is one of the most important elements of the welding symbol. The angle of the groove at the weld root of the two workpieces. The weld root is the point at which the base metals are closest together. A type of continuous weld made between or upon overlapping metal parts. A detailed description of particulars. Specification is often used interchangeably with the term code when referring to welding codes.

nonessential variable

other side

physical inspection

pitch

plug weld

post heating power brushing preheating

reference line

root angle

seam weld

specification

spot weld

A type of weld made between or upon overlapping metal parts. Multiple spot welds are generally required to join parts. A groove weld placed in an opening between two parts in the shape of a square. A type of intermittent weld that requires a sequence of welds on each side of the joint that do not line up evenly with each other. An established rule or set of expectations. Standard is often used interchangeably with the term code when referring to welding codes. A symbol that appears within the welding symbol that gives further information about the weld. Supplementary symbols are not always included in the welding symbol. Something that is used to signify something else. A weld symbol tells the welder which type of weld to deposit into a joint. The part of the welding symbol that appears opposite the arrow element on the reference line. The tail contains special directions about the weld. The ability of a metal to resist forces that attempt to pull it apart or stretch it. A machine used to test a metal's tensile strength. To calculate a weld's tensile strength, the tensile testing machine stretches a weld test specimen until it breaks. A weld test that places a weld into a tensile testing machine to determine the metal's ductility. A weld performed on a sample piece of metal with exactly the same variables outlined in the welding procedure specification for the purpose of testing and inspection. A portion of the test coupon that undergoes weld testing and inspection. A type of joint produced when two metal parts are perpendicular to each other, forming the shape of the letter "T." An unwanted but acceptable deviation from a given dimension. Tolerances indicate the allowable

square groove weld

staggered-intermittent weld

standard

supplementary symbol

symbol

tail

tensile strength

tensile testing machine

tension-reduced section test

test coupon

test specimen

T-joint

tolerance

difference between a physical feature and its intended design. U-groove weld A type of groove weld with an opening in the shape of the letter "U." The edges of a U-groove weld are concave. A type of groove weld with an opening in the shape of the letter "V." V-groove welds require more joint preparation but less weld metal. An inspection that requires an inspector to look closely at a welded part. A mix of metals that joins at least two separate parts. Welds can be produced by applying heat, or pressure, or both heat and pressure, and they may or may not use an additional filler metal. A strip of metal located on the side opposite of the weld that provides a surface for depositing the first layer of metal to prevent molten metal from escaping through the joint. Weld backing is used for complete penetration welds. A supplementary symbol that indicates the need for weld backing during welding. A specific measurement of a weld. Weld dimensions include length, pitch, and size. The exposed surface of a weld on the side from which welding occurs. The distance from the root to the toe of the fillet weld. The size of the fillet weld is determined by the length of its legs. The dimensions of a weld that include leg length, convexity, and concavity. A metal strip that acts as weld backing, but is inserted in the root of a joint of a groove weld. Weld spacing maintains a joint's root opening during welding. A supplementary symbol that indicates the need for a weld spacer during welding. A symbol that appears within the welding symbol that tells the welder the type of weld to deposit into a joint. A supplementary symbol that instructs the welder to

V-groove weld

visual inspection

weld

weld backing

weld backing symbol weld dimension weld face

weld leg

weld size

weld spacer

weld spacer symbol weld symbol weld-all-around symbol

weld on all sides of the joint. welding code A standard used to govern welding processes and ensure safe welding practices and high-quality welded products. A test administered to a welder to determine the welder's capacity to perform a specific welding application. Welding performance qualification tests are specific to a WPS. A written document that records the results of a weld that has undergone weld testing and inspection. A written document that contains all necessary and specific information regarding the application of a welding project. Welding procedure specifications must be approved and tested before welding can begin. A systematic grouping of symbols that together, denote welding instructions clearly and concisely. A term sometimes used to refer to the person who welds.

welding performance qualification test

welding procedure qualification record

welding procedure specification

welding symbol weldor