Welding Symbols (ISO 2553)

Basic Weld Types

Groove welds

Fillet weld Plug / slot weld

Spot / seam weld

Applicable Welds for Lap joint

Fillet weld

Plug / slot weld

Spot / seam weld

Applicable Welds for Butt joint

Double V Groove weld Double Bevel Groove weld

Double U Groove weld

Double J Groove weld

Applicable Welds for Butt joint

Square Groove weld V Groove weld

Bevel Groove weld

U Groove weld

J Groove weld

Applicable Welds for Tee joint

Elements of Welding Symbols

The assembled welding symbol consists of the following eight elements, or such of these elements as necessary. Reference line Arrow Basic weld symbols Dimensions and other data Supplementary symbols Finish Symbols Tail Specification, Process or other references

Reference Line must always be horizontal, Arrow points to the line or lines on drawing which clearly identify the proposed joint or weld area.

Basic components of a WELDING SYMBOL

Reference Line (Required element)
Arrow connects reference line to arrow side member of joint or arrow side of joint

Arrow

Tail omitted when reference not used

Tail
The tail of the welding symbol is used to indicate the welding or cutting processes, as well as the welding specification, procedures, or the supplementary information to be used in making the weld.

Finish Symbol

Groove weld size

F A
Depth of bevel

Groove Angle included angle of countersink for plug welds

R S(E) Length of weld OTHER SIDE

Root opening; Depth of filling for plug and slot welds.

L-P

ARROW SIDE

Pitch(Center-tocenter spacing) of welds

FIELD/SITE WELD

(N)
Number of spot, seam, stud, plug, slot, or projection welds

ARC & GAS WELDING SYMBOLS (Elementary)

TYPE OF WELD
Bead Fillet Plug or Slot Groove Square V Bevel U J

ELEMENTARY WELD SYMBOLS

Square Groove Weld

Single V Groove Weld

ELEMENTARY WELD SYMBOLS

Single Bevel Groove Weld

Single V Groove Weld with Broad Root Face

ELEMENTARY WELD SYMBOLS

Single Bevel Groove Weld with Broad Root Face

Single U Groove Weld

ELEMENTARY WELD SYMBOLS

Single J Groove Weld

Backing Weld

ELEMENTARY WELD SYMBOLS

Fillet Weld

Plug / Slot Weld

ELEMENTARY WELD SYMBOLS

Spot Weld

Seam Weld

ELEMENTARY WELD SYMBOLS

Edge Weld

Surfacing

RESISTANCE WELD SYMBOL

SPOT
SEAM PROTECTION FLASH OR UPSET XXX

SUPPLEMENTARY SYMBOL
WELD ALL AROUND FIELD WELD
FLUSH

CONTOUR
CONVEX CONCAVE

SUPPLEMENTARY SYMBOLS

M
Toes blended smoothly
Permanent Backing Strip

MR
Removable Backing Strip

SUPPLEMENTARY SYMBOLS
Peripheral Welds

SUPPLEMENTARY SYMBOLS
Site welds

SUPPLEMENTARY SYMBOLS
(Tail Optional)

Sequence of Information in the Tail

Process (as per ISO 4063)

Acceptance Level (as per ISO 5817 or ISO 10042) Working Position (as per ISO 6947)

Filler Materials (as per ISO 544 or ISO 2560 or ISO 3581)

EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Method of representation

Reference Line (Continuous)

Arrow Line

Reference Line (Dashed)

Weld Joint

EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Welding on the Arrow Side

Arrow Side

Other Side

EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Welding on the Other Side

Arrow Side

Other Side

EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Welding on the Other Side Arrow Side

Other Side

EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Welding on the Arrow Side

Other Side

Arrow Side

EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Which is the Other Side in this case? Side B Side A

Side C

Side D

EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Welding on both Sides

Arrow Side

Other Side

EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Symmetric Welding on both Sides

EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Pointing of Arrows for Bevel and J Joints

OR

EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Pointing of Arrows for Bevel and J Joints

DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Butt Joints

DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Fillet Welds

z5

5 5

a5

l
5

DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Fillet Welds

DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Intermittent Fillet Welds

n x l (e)

n x l (e)

(e)

(e)

DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Staggered Intermittent Fillet Welds

n x l (e)

n x l (e)

(e)

l (e)

(e) (e)

DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Spot Weld d n (e)

e d

DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Slot Weld d n x l (e)

e d

DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Seam Weld d n x l (e)

e d

DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Plug Weld d n (e)

e d

Reference Line must always be horizontal, Arrow points to the line or lines on drawing which clearly identify the proposed joint or weld area.

Reference Line (Required element)

Arrow

Tail
The tail of the welding symbol is used to indicate the welding or cutting processes, as well as the welding specification, procedures, or the supplementary information to be used in making the weld.

All the way Around

A circle at the tangent of the arrow and the reference line means welding to be all around.

Field Weld Symbol

A flag at the tangent of the reference line and arrow means Field Weld.

Weld Symbol Terminology

OTHER SIDE ARROW SIDE

Break in arrow means arrow side must be side that beveling or other preparation required.

Fillet Weld (Arrow Side Only)

Fillet Weld (Other Side)

Size of Fillet Weld Noted

1/4 1/4

Depth of preparation or groove

Example of Double Bevel Groove weld

1/4 (5/16)

1/4 (5/16)

Depth of penetration

Plug or Slot Weld Symbol

Arrow Side

What does this symbol Represent?

5/16

5/16

Single-Bevel-Groove and Double Fillet Weld Symbol

5/16

5/16

Single-Bevel-Groove and Double Fillet weld Symbols

Chain Intermittent Fillet Weld

Weld both sides each end and 10 inches center to center in between

1/4 1/4

2-10 2-10

10 in

Staggered Intermittent Fillet Weld

Weld ends than 10 inch centers staggered each side

1/4 1/4

2-10 2-10 10 in

10 in

The End

Welding Position Groove

1G

3G

2G 4G

Welding Position Groove

1G 2G

5G

6G

45

Welding Position Fillet

1F 2F 3F

4F

Welding Position Fillet

1F 2F

5F