Deciphering Weld Symbols, Part 2: Groove Welds

Deciphering Weld Symbols, Part 2: Groove Welds plug weld vs slot weld Plug Weld; Bevel-Groove Weld; Slot Weld; J-Groove Weld; Melt-Through V-Groove Weld; U-Groove Weld; Edge-Flange Weld; Corner-Flange Weld plug weld and slot weld Fillet welds; Plug and Slot welds Basic Parts Reference Line Reference Line Contains the “weld symbol

plug weld and slot weld The only difference is that a plug weld's shape is defined by a diameter, and a slot weld's shape is defined by a diameter and a length 1

plug weld vs slot weld In this paper, spot welding and plug welding using Tungsten Inert Gas welding of an automotive body panel are compared TIG welding is selected for plug 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