Welding symbols - answer in WPS (Welding Procedure Sheet) they convey specific details for the
weld
Reference line - answer base for all welding symbols. It is a horizontal line with an arrow at one end.
Arrow line - answer can be on either side of the reference line and it points to the location the welding symbol is to be applied
American Welding Society (AWS) - answer Most companies use the welding symbols from A2.4:2007, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination as standardized by the_______.
Reference line with an arrow at one end - answer The base element for all welding symbols is the
True - answer The welding symbol describes the type of weld, its size, and its surface finish
Other - answer The side of the joint or surface that is opposite the side to which the arrow of a reference line is pointing is called the__________ side
Left to right - answer Regardless of which end of the reference line is on, information on the reference line is always read from left to right
Flag - answer The field weld symbol is a _____ to the right - answer In relation to the fillet weld symbol, the fillet weld size is placed _______
The arrow line meets the reference line - answer When a weld is to expand completely around the entire joint, a small circle is placed where__________
to the right - answer In relation to the plug weld symbol, the pitch (center-to-center spacing) of a plug weld is shown _______
False - answer The flag shown on the welding symbol will always point to the right
Method of finish - answer When the face of a weld must have a finished shape, a finish symbol is placed adjacent to the welding symbol, along with a letter indicating the ________
Groove - answer When backing is used to control the melt-through of a root weld the backing symbol is placed opposite the ________ weld symbol on the reference line
Melt through - answer When complete penetration is required from one side of the weld, the symbol that may be placed on the reference line opposite a groove weld symbol is the ______
Fillet weld - answer What type of weld is represented by this welding symbol?
Pitch (center to center spacing) - answer What does the number 12 mean in this welding symbol
1/2" - answer What is the depth of the bevel or the depth of penetration for this groove weld?
Backing - answer What step should be performed first?
Groove angle and root opening - answer What does the fraction and the degree below it mean?