Welding Symbols

Most weld symbols contain 5 elements, which are:

1) The arrow line* a. 7 b. 10 5 x 100 (100)

111*
2) The reference line*
3) The symbol*
4) The dimensions*

5) The supplementary information*

3- the symbol:-
Representation of welds done from both sides of
the joint intersection, touched by the arrow head

Fillet weld Double bevel Double J*

Double V Double U
 z8 or

8
z8

a5 z8 or
a5 z8 *
5
8
WELDED JOINTS - SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION ON DRAWINGS

Symbol Illustration Designation

fillet weld
plug weld ( slot or plug weld)

spot weld (resistance welding)

edge weld
WELDED JOINTS - SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION ON DRAWINGS

Symbol Illustration Designation

square butt weld

single-V butt weld

single-bevel butt weld

single-V butt weld with broad root face

single-bevel butt weld with broad root face

single-U butt weld

single-J butt weld

WELDED JOINTS - SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION ON DRAWINGS

Symbol Illustration Designation

double-V butt weld (X weld)

double-bevel butt weld

double-V butt weld with broad root face

double-bevel butt weld with broad root face

double-U butt weld