AWS Welding Symbols, Blueprints & Drawings

Question 1

What does a triangle symbol on a welding blueprint indicate?

Accepted Answer

Fillet weld

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Spot weld

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Plug weld

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Groove weld

Question 2

Which line on a welding symbol refers to the side of the joint where the weld should be placed?

Accepted Answer

Arrow side

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Reference line

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Leader line

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Tail

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a welding blueprint?

Accepted Answer

Guide weld layout and specifications

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Calculate costs

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Record heat inputs

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Measure arc voltage

Question 4

What does the tail of a welding symbol typically include?

Accepted Answer

Welding process or special instructions

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Length of the weld

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Diameter of filler rod

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Inspection method

Question 5

In a welding symbol, what does a circle at the intersection of the arrow and reference line mean?

Accepted Answer

Weld all around

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Weld is to be skipped

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Weld is intermittent

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No welding required

Question 6

What does the term 'weld size' refer to on a blueprint?

Accepted Answer

The size of weld deposit or leg length

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The electrode thickness

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The length of welding rod

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Distance between welds