Weld and Welding Symbols

Most common joints are made up of fillet weld or the butt weld Plug and slot welds are not generally used in structural steel work Fig

Explanation: A plug or slot weld is a type of weld specifically used for joining overlapping metal surfaces or sheets, characterized by the way

plug and slot weld symbol To enable thicker plate to be joined by 'spot welding' a circular or elongated hole may be machined through the top plate, enabling either a plug or a slot weld

plug or slot weld Plug weld Best for: large or thick materials that won't be subject to heavy loading Used to join two metal workpieces that overlap, such