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interpretation of weld symbols

interpretation of weld symbols

interpretation of weld symbols

(OP)
Have I properly used the welding symbols in the attached drawing to represent the side of the weld I want to join? When looking down from the top the "arrow side" is the one facing you correct?

RE: interpretation of weld symbols

I would be good with that. Fillet weld, all the way around.

RE: interpretation of weld symbols

I don't know why you rotated the views in that manner. Left in the top view is now right in the side view.

No weld on the bottom side? Strange. If you did want welding on the opposite side, you would put a fillet weld symbol also on the top of the line, or else indicate by the all around symbol.

The symbol for the fillet weld should always have the vertical leg on the left side, at least that is the way I was taught.

RE: interpretation of weld symbols

Not sure what is trying to be achieved (like others this detail seems "non standard") and as stated by others to reflect what you have drawn, the symbol should be on top ("this side" cf "other side") and the straight part of the symbol should be on the LHS (in AU anyhow).

I assume you have specified the (weld) tag width somewhere else (though apparently not in the sketch provided).

Regards,
Lyle\

RE: interpretation of weld symbols

Lyle,
What you have said is misleading. The weld symbol above the line means the weld is on the far side, not on the top side.

RE: interpretation of weld symbols

Lyle,
Hokie is correct.
AS 1101.3 Graphical Symbols for General Engineering shows underneath is arrow side (near) and on top is other side (far)
Cheers,
Kiwi

RE: interpretation of weld symbols

Check on AWS A2.4 for more info.

RE: interpretation of weld symbols

Edit (generally agree with the above comments, one wrong word stuff things):

Not sure what is trying to be achieved (like others this detail seems "non standard") and as stated by others to reflect what you have drawn, the symbol should be on bottom ("this side" cf "other side")and the straight part of the symbol should be on the LHS (in AU anyhow).

I assume you have specified the (weld) tag width somewhere else (though apparently not in the sketch provided).

Regards,
Lyle

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