Lecture 12: Design of Plug and Slot Weld

Lecture 12: Design of Plug and Slot Weld plug and slot welds The design stress on a plug or slot weld will be same as that in fillet weld and Use slot welds if required Assume site welding • The properties of plug and slot weld symbol MIG Welding Basics: Plug welding is a technique you can utilize when working with ornamental

plug and slot weld symbol The difference between plug and slot welds is that the plug weld's shape is characterized by its diameter, whereas the slot weld's shape is

plug slot Plug Weld or slot weld: It is used for attaching flat plates using one or more holes or slots in the top part and then filling with filler metal 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