Standard Welding Symbols (Based on AWS)

  • The Butt-Joint can be welded with the square groove, V-groove, bevel groove, U-groove and J-groove.
  • The Corner-Joint can be welded with the square groove, V-groove, bevel groove, U-groove, J-groove and the Fillet.
  • The Lap-Joint can be welded with the bevel groove, J-groove, fillet, slot, plug, spot, projection and seam.
  • The Edge-Joint can be welded with the V-, U-, J-groove, Bevel, Square groove, fillet, slot, plug, spot, projection and seam.
  • The Tee-Joint can be welded with the J-groove (both sides), bevel groove (one or both sides) and fillet (both sides).
  • The Telaverus page has detail weld symbol usage for engineers & designers.
  • The Metallic Fusion page has some good examples of welding symbols and methods.
  • The Ranger Station page has some good examples of welding symbols and methods.
  • This Tips & Tricks page has even more good info.
SYMBOL DIMENSION APPLICATION GUIDE
Fillet Weld
Plug Weld
Spot Weld
Stud Weld
Seam Weld
Backing Weld (Generally used in combination with other welds)
Surfacing Weld
Flange Edge Weld
Square Groove Weld
V Groove Weld
Bevel Groove Weld
U Groove Weld
J Groove Weld
Flare V Weld
Flare Bevel Weld
Scarf Weld
Corner Edge Weld

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