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B 2310.13
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Stig Adelhammar

Max Dahlquist

2007-06-01

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Welds
Symbolic representation on drawings

Orientation
This issue differs from issue 4 in that: Smaller corrections have been made. This standard is an extract from ISO 2553:1992. This standard gives rules for how welds should be indicated on drawing.

Contents
1. 2. 3. 4. General The structure of symbolic representation of welds Dimensioning of welds Examples

1. General
In its simplest form the weld designation indicates: the shape of the joint on which the weld is to be applied from which side the weld is to be applied that the weld should have complete penetration By means of additional symbols, measurement indications and supplementary designations the weld designation may determine: the form of the weld surface the size of the cross-section of the weld penetration depth limited weld length welding class welding process

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2. The structure of symbolic representation of welds

The symbolic representation of weld always includes: Arrow line (see clause 2.1) Reference line (see clause 2.2) Elementary symbol (see clause 2.3) The thickness of lines for arrow line, reference line, symbol and lettering shall be in accordance with the thickness of line for dimensioning according to Drawing Standard (DS 206.10).

Elementary symbol

Reference line

Arrow line

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The symbolic representation may also include: Supplementary symbols (see clause 2.4) Complementary indications (see clause 2.4) Dimensions (see clause 3) Figure 2 gives an example of a symbolic representation of a weld (a staggered intermittent weld).

Welding process

Welding class

a5 a5

10 x 100 10 x 100

(200) (200)

111 - B Pickling KA 2673.25

Place for information or reference Distance between weld elements Symbol for staggered intermittent weld Length of weld element (without end craters) Number of weld elements Elementary symbol with supplementary symbol Dimension referring to weld size

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2.1 Arrow line

The position in relation to the weld is generally of no special significance. However when only one part of the weld joint in a butt weld according to No. 4, 6 and 8 (table 1) is prepared, the arrow line shall point towards the prepared part. See figure 3.

Prepared weld joint

Symbolization in view

Symbolization in section

Figure 3 The arrow line joins one end of the continuous line of the reference line. The arrow line and the reference line shall form an angle with each other. See figure 1 ends with an arrow-head.
2.2 Reference line

The reference line consists of two parallel lines, one continuous and one dashed. See figure 1. The continuous line represent the arrow side of the weld. The dashed line represents the other side of the weld and is drawn either beneath or above the continuous line. On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used. For symmetrical welds the dashed line is omitted. If possible the reference line shall be drawn parallel to the bottom edge of the drawing. Figure 4 explains the meaning of the terms: Arrow side of the weld. Other side of the weld.

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Arrow side for weld A Other side for weld A Weld A Other side for weld A

Arrow side for weld B

Weld B

Weld B Other side for weld B Arrow side for weld B

Weld A Other side for weld B Arrow side for weld A

Figure 4 Arrow side and the other side of the weld

The symbol can be placed either above or beneath the reference line. When the symbol is placed on the continuous line, the weld face is on the arrow side of the joint. See figure 5.

Desired weld

Symbolization in view

Symbolization in section

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When the symbol is placed on the dashed line, the weld face is on the other side of the joint. See figure 6.
Note. In the case of projection welding the projection surface is to be considered as the external surface of the weld.

Desired weld

Symbolization in view

Symbolization in section

Figure 6

For symmetrical welds the dashed line is omitted. See figure 7.

Desired weld

Symbolization in view

Symbolization in section

Figure 7

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5 2.3 Elementary symbols

The weld is characterized by an elementary symbol which, is general, is similar to the shape of the joint preparation. Combinations of elementary symbols can be used. The elementary symbols are shown in table 1. The elementary symbol shall not be taken to prejudge the process to be employed. Examples of use: Elementary symbols, see table 5. Combinations of elementary symbols, see table 6.
Table 1: Elementary symbols
No. 1 Designation Butt weld between plates with raised edges Illustration Symbol

Square butt weld

Single-V butt weld

Single- bevel butt weld

Single-V butt weld with broad root face

Single-bevel butt weld with broad root face

Single-U butt weld

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Designation Single-J butt weld

Illustration

Symbol

Backing run; back or backing weld/USA/

10

Fillet weld

11

Plug weld; plug or slot weld/USA/

12

Spot weld

13

Seam weld

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5 2.4 Supplementary symbols and complementary indications

The elementary symbol may be completed by supplementary symbols, characterizing the shape of the external surface of the weld (see table 2 and figure 8). The absence of a supplementary symbol means that no particular shape of the external surface of the weld is required. It may thus be either flat, convex or concave. Complementary indications may be necessary in order to specify some other characteristics. If a welding process (B 2310.16) or a welding class (B 2310.63 or B 2310.64) is indicated the continuous reference line is completed by two inclined lines, which form a 90 angle with each other. (See table 3 and figure 8).
Table 2: Supplementary indications
Flat weld (weld with flat weld face) Convex weld (weld with convex weld face) Concave weld (weld with concave weld face)

Table 3: Complementary indications

Site weld Peripheral weld (weld all around a part) Welding process according to B 2310.16 Welding class according to B 2310.63 Reference for especial welding processes

H1/B 2316.22

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Supplementary symbol

Welding process Welding class

Site weld

Peripheral weld

11-B H1/B 2316.22

Place for information or reference

Desired weld

Supplementary symbols and complementary indications

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3. Dimensioning of welds
The symbolic may include a certain number of dimensions. The rules for setting down the dimensions are given in table 4. Dimensions relative to the cross-section are written on the left-hand side of the elementary symbol. Other dimensions are written on the right-hand side of the symbol. A butt weld without any indication to the left of the elementary symbol shall have full penetration. The absence of any indication to the right of the elementary symbol signifies that the weld shall be continuous over the whole length of the workpiece. For fillet welds there are two methods to indicate crosssection dimensions: Throat thickness (a) The letter a shall always be placed in front of the value of the dimension. See figure 9. Leg length (z) z = a 2 The letter z shall always be placed in front of the value of the dimension. See figure 9. Normally throat thickness (a) should be used in Tetra Pak.

Figure 9 In the case of plug or slot weld with bevelled edges, the dimension at the bottom of the holes shall be indicated. The location of the weld in relation to the edge of the work piece is indicated according to general recommendations for technical drawings. In the absence of a dimension the weld starts at the edge of the work piece

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Table 4: Dimensioning of welds

Desired weld Definition Inscription
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Butt weld

S: minimum distance from the surface of the base material to the bottom of the penetration.

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Butt weld between plates with raised edges

S: minimum distance from the external surface of the weld to the bottom of the penetration.

Continuous fillet weld a: height of the largest isosceles triangle that can be inscribed in the section. z: side of the largest isosceles triangle that can be inscribed in the section.

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Table 4: Dimensioning of welds

Desired weld l: length of weld (without end craters). (e): distance between adjacent weld elements. n: number of weld elements. a: see No. 3 z: see No. 3 Definition Inscription

No.

Designation

Intermittent fillet weld

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nxl(e)

nxl(e)

Staggered intermittent fillet weld. l: (e) n: (see No. 4)

a: (see No. 3) z:

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Plug or slot weld

l: (e) : n:

(see No. 4)

c:

width of slot

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No. (see No. 4)

Designation

Desired weld

Definition

Inscription

Seam weld.

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l: (e) : n:

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c:

width of slot

8 (e) : d: diameter of hole spacing

Plug weld

n:

(see No. 4)

see clause 3

9 (e) : d:

Spot weld

n:

(see No. 4) spacing diameter of spot

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4. Examples

Table 5: Examples of use of elementary symbols

Illustration Symbolization in view On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either or Symbolization in section Representation

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Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1)

Butt weld between plates with raised edges

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No On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either

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Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1) or

Illustration

Representation

Symbolization in view

Symbolization in section

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Single V butt weld

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Table 5: Examples of use of elementary symbols

Illustration On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either or Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

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Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1)

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Single-bevel butt weld

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Single-bevel butt weld

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No On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either

Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1) or

Illustration

Representation

Symbolization in view

Symbolization in section

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Single-V butt weld with broad root face

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Single-weld with broad root face

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Single-U butt weld

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Table 5: Examples of use of elementary symbols

Illustration On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either or Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

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Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1)

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SingleJ butt weld

16

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Filled weld

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10

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No On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either

Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1) or

Illustration

Representation

Symbolization in view

Symbolization in section

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Fillet weld

10

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Table 5: Examples of use of elementary symbols

Illustration On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either or Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

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Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1)

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Plug weld

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No On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either

Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1) or

Illustration

Representation

Symbolization in view

Symbolization in section

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Spot weld

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Table 5: Examples of use of elementary symbols

Illustration On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either or Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

No

Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1)

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Seam weld

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Table 6: Examples of combinations of elementary symbols

Illustration On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

No

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Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1) or

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Butt weld between plates with raised edges

and backing run

Square butt weld

Welded from both sides

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Table 6: Examples of combinations of elementary symbols

Illustration On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either or Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

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Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1)

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Double -V butt weld

Double bevel butt weld

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No On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either

Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1) or

Illustration

Representation

Symbolization in view

Symbolization in section

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Double bevel weld with broad root face

10

Double U butt weld

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Double J butt weld

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Table 6: Examples of combinations of elementary symbols

Illustration On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either or Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

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Designation symbol (Numbers refer to table 1)

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Single V butt weld

and single U butt weld

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Fillet weld

10

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and fillet weld

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Table 7: Examples of combination of elementary and supplementary symbols

Illustration On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

No.

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Illustration On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either or Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

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