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    "Continuous Weld"

    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...
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    AWS and Weld Size

    Thanks everyone for your help. One of my colleagues actually found the clause I was looking for. 5.13 Conformance with Design The sizes and lengths of welds shall be no less than those specified by the design requirements and detail drawings, except as allowed in Table 6.1. The location of...
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    AWS and Weld Size

    I have always been under the assumption that weld sizes (especially fillets) on prints are to be considered MINIMUM sizes, unless there is a specific note, etc. stating otherwise. I.e. if the call-out is for a 5mm fillet, an inspector would reject a 4mm fillet but not a 6 or 7mm fillet. I was...
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