Welding Symbols and Weld Joint Design

5 1 6 DIMENSIONING OF WELDS General 1 Each weld symbol may be accompanied Plug weld; plug or slot weldUSA - 12 - 13 TABLE 1 ELEMENTARY

The number of plugs or slots is given in parentheses above or below the weld symbol The arrow-side and other-side designations indicate which piece contains

plug weld and slot weld Plug, Slot, Arc Spot, Arc Seam, Resistance Spot, Resistance Seam and Projection For these symbols, the arrow connects the welding symbol reference line to the

plug or slot weld symbol 3 Plug or slot Plug and slot welds are used to connect overlapping parts by drilling holes in one of the parts Weld metal is deposited in