52 Flux Cored Arc Welding Handbook
Figure 6-16. The AWS welding symbol conveys specific and complete information to the welder.
(From ANSI/AWS A2.4-98. Printed with Permission of the American Welding Society)
Groove angle; included angle of
countersink for plug welds
Length of weld
Pitch (center-to-center
spacing) of welds
Field weld symbol
Arrow connecting
reference line to
arrow side member
of joint or arrow
side of joint
Weld-all-
around symbol
Number of spot, seam, stud,
plug, slot, or projection welds
Weld symbol
Tail (may be omitted
when reference
is not used)
Specification,
process, or
other reference
Depth of bevel; size or
strength for certain welds
Groove weld size
Root opening; depth of filling
for plug and slot welds
Finish symbol
Contour symbol
Reference
line
Elements in this area remain as shown
when tail and arrow are reversed
Weld symbols shall be contained
within the length of the reference line
T
S(E) L-P
F
A
R
(N)
{
{
}
}
BOTH
SIDES
ARROW
OTHER
SIDE
SIDE
Figure 6-17. Basic weld symbols. (From ANSI/AWS A2.4-98. Printed with Permission of the American
Welding Society)
Groove
Square Scarf V Bevel U J Flare-V
Flare-
bevel
Fillet
Plug
or
slot
Stud
Spot
or
projection
Seam
Back
or
backing
Surfacing
Edge