Weld Symbol

By SVANDEWINCKEL Date 12-04-2013 13:38

Good morning,
I have a question on the correct AWS weld symbol to use on a sheet metal part. It's a corner to corner weld that is at a 45 deg angle to each other, not 90 deg. Another discription of this joint would be a Butt joint with one of the sides of the butt joint rotated up 45 deg and then welding on the outside of the open v-section. By AWS definition this can't be a fillet weld because the two surface aren't at an approximate right angle to each other. The closest symbol I could find was a V-groove but I'm not sure if this is correct.

Thanks for any reply

By 803056

Date 12-04-2013 23:07

When in doubt, draw a section detailing the weld and the applicable dimensions. The welding symbol only needs to consist of an arrow pointing to the joint, a reference line, and the tail listing the detail showing the welding requirements.

Al

By 46.00

Date 12-05-2013 00:35

From my understanding of your description, it does sound more like a 'V' groove weld than any other. However, if you are in any doubt or lack direct engineering input just go ahead with Al's suggestion and detail the joint.

By ssbn727 (*****)

Date 12-06-2013 00:45

And don't forget to "attach" the detail drawing either to your next post, or to your original post if possible? :eek:

That would help a bit... :cool:

Respectfully,
Henry