Plug welded joints are used-

When the required length of fillet weld cannot be achieved plug weld vs slot weld Plug welds are not designed to carry stresses If two or more of the general types of weld are combined in a single joint, the plug slot weld TYPES OF WELDS, , * Plug welds and slot welds are used for attaching flat plates,, using one or more holes or slots in the top part and then filling, with

plug and slot weld Plug and slot welds are permitted for the transfer of shear force only As such, they are sometimes used to transmit shear in lap joints, to join components of