Examples

Welding symbols allow the engineer or draftsperson to communicate detailed information about the weld to the welder. Examine the examples below which show the weld required and the symbol that conveys this information.

Compare these two symbols. Note what is different and what each one means. 10mm fillet weld other side of arrow 6mm fillet weld arrow side Weld on site Use the gas metal arc welding process

6mm fillet weld on both sides Weld all round Weld on site Use the gas metal arc welding process

Weld the other side - 10mm leg length and 50mm long. The centre of the weld to the centre of the next weld is to be 200mm long. On the same side as the arrow, weld a 6mm leg length and 100mm long. The centre of the weld to the next weld centre is to be 500mm long.

Butt Welds

Groove Joints

Lap Joints

Tee Joints