Welding rolled steel angles back to back
Welding rolled steel angles back to back
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What is the best way to specify a weld for steel angles back to back, no gap in between? I need to put a pair of angles together to make a "T" shape. Would an edge weld be an appropriate designation?





RE: Welding rolled steel angles back to back
Depending on what the application is, but I would go with
a butt weld top and bottom and specify a partial penetration.
regards
desertfox
RE: Welding rolled steel angles back to back
RE: Welding rolled steel angles back to back
I would use bolts but I don't have clearance each side. I'm planning on a short weld, maybe 1 inch long every foot or 16 inches. I would just like some input on the type of weld to call out. For instance, I can't specify a fillet because this is the wrong application for a fillet.
How small of a separation can I go with a butt weld? Is that the same as a square groove? Is 1/16 ok or should the minimum ber 1/8?
RE: Welding rolled steel angles back to back
RE: Welding rolled steel angles back to back
RE: Welding rolled steel angles back to back
RE: Welding rolled steel angles back to back
You haven't mention any sizes or load expected so I would shoot for 50% of a continuous weld, like a 2 - 4 or 3 - 6, with a full length 2" or 3" at the ends.
Normally supplied angles usually have enough radius at the edges and corner where you won't need any weld prep other than cleaning scale and/or rust.