adding to existing fillet weld
adding to existing fillet weld
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I have a condition where a 1/4" fillet weld has already been made. Now, a 5/16" fillet weld is required. Is it acceptable to just ad the additional 1/16" of weld?
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RE: adding to existing fillet weld
You don't say how thick your metal components are, but your fillet weld size cannot exceed the thickness of the smallest section within the joint.
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desertfox
RE: adding to existing fillet weld
RE: adding to existing fillet weld
Yes, provided you add filler metal to make the existing fillet legs equal in size for a 5/16" weld.
RE: adding to existing fillet weld
RE: adding to existing fillet weld
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