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"Continuous Weld"

"Continuous Weld"

"Continuous Weld"

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I am trying to better understand the definition of "Continuous Weld". The main question would be if a start/stop location is allowed inside the length of a continuous weld.

The AWS definition (From A3.0) is "A weld that extends continuously from omne end of a joint to the other." Doesn't seem to help much with that.

Any code/AWS references that explain this would be appreciated.

RE: "Continuous Weld"

If you check AWS D1.1 Annex K, the definition is as you state plus one sentence.

"...Where the joint is essentially circular, it extends completely around the joint."

I think this explains it well since it would not be possible to make a circular weld without at least one start/stop. The opposite of "continuous weld" is "intermittent weld" where the continuity is broken by recurring unwelded spaces.

RE: "Continuous Weld"

A "continuous weld" can have multiple starts/stops within it, all depending on the length of the joint,the process used and number of layers.

RE: "Continuous Weld"

A continuous weld is what the employer would like to have all the time.
An intermittent weld is when the welder has regular breaks for a smoke or a chat with the guy working beside him. pipe

RE: "Continuous Weld"

In some of our welded applications where FEA has determined a high stress area, we add a note to the drawing such as "start/stops not permitted in this area." You may want to check with your design engineer if there are such areas on your product.

RE: "Continuous Weld"

the answer to that question is found in the aws d1.1. 2010.and ist yes there can me muntiple start and stops in a continous weld ...aws 2.4.2.1.....

RE: "Continuous Weld"

Continous weld apply for But weld or Filet weld or both?
What is different between Continous weld and full weld?

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