AWS Welding Symbols & Blueprint Reading 3

Question 1

In a welding symbol, what does the number placed to the right of the fillet weld symbol represent?

Accepted Answer

Length of the weld

Answer

The number to the right of the fillet weld symbol indicates the length of the weld in the same unit as the drawing dimensions.

Question 2

What does a dashed reference line beneath the solid reference line indicate in some older AWS symbol conventions?

Accepted Answer

Other-side weld

Answer

In older AWS standards, a dashed reference line below the solid line indicated the other-side member; modern practice places symbols above or below the reference line for arrow-side and other-side respectively.

Question 3

A plug weld symbol shows the number '60' inside it. What does this value represent?

Accepted Answer

Diameter of the plug hole

Answer

The number inside a plug or slot weld symbol indicates the diameter of the hole to be filled.

Question 4

Which view in a multiview drawing shows the object as seen from the right side?

Accepted Answer

Right-side view

Answer

The right-side view (right elevation) depicts the object as seen from the right, and in third-angle projection it is placed to the right of the front view.

Question 5

What symbol is used on a weld symbol to indicate a flush (flat) weld contour?

Accepted Answer

A straight horizontal line above or below the weld symbol

Answer

A flat straight line placed on the weld symbol indicates the weld face is to be finished flush with the base metal surface.

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AWS Welding Symbols & Blueprint Reading 3