Reference Line

DBT 204
Technology of Metal Welding I
Welding Symbols

Foundation of welding symbol
Reading and writing the welding language.
 Reference line
 An arrow show the location of the weld

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Reference Line Type of welding

Also included is reference data such as:

 Surface contour of weld
 Size of weld bead
 Length of weld
 Weld finishing
 Type of welding process

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WeldingSymbols Type of welding

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Type of welding Type of welding

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Type of welding Symbol Location

Specifies on which
side of a joint a weld
is to be made.

Weld on the arrow

side  below line

Weld on other side

 above line
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Symbol Location Symbol Location

Which one is correct?

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Symbol Location Symbol Location

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Symbol Location: Beveled Joints Symbol Location: Beveled Joints

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Symbol Location: Fillet, J-Groove & Flare-
bevel groove
Combining Weld Symbols
When more than one type of weld is required,
a symbol is shown for each weld.

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Combining Weld Symbols Combining Weld Symbols: Fillet Welds

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Combining Weld Symbols: Fillet Welds Combining Weld Symbols: Fillet Welds

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Combining Weld Symbols: Intermittent

Combining Weld Symbols: Fillet Welds
Fillet Welds

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Combining Weld Symbols: Groove Welds Combining Weld Symbols: Groove Welds

For complete penetration, no size is included on

the weld symbol.
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Combining Weld Symbols: Groove Welds Combining Weld Symbols: Groove Welds

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Combining Weld Symbols: Groove Welds Back Welds

Back weld is made after the groove weld has been

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Backing Welds Melt-Thru Symbols

Melt-thru symbol is placed opposite the regular weld

symbol.
Back weld is made before the groove weld has
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been deposited.
Melt-Thru Symbols

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