The symbol for the desired weld is attached to the reference line, or shank, of the arrow.

More Questions from Welding Representation

• A fillet weld is a type of resistance weld.
• Welding templates can simplify drawing welding symbols by hand.
• A seam weld is a type of arc and gas weld.
• In a welding drawing, joints are all shown as they would appear before welding.
• A spot weld is a type of resistance weld.
• Welding is often more expensive when only one or a few identical parts are required.
• Welding is often used for large structures that are difficult or impossible to fabricate entirely in a shop.
• In a welding symbol, the arrow points to the joint where the weld is to be made.
• Weldments are composed of a number of separate pieces fastened together as a unit.
• Groove weld size is usually specified on the welding symbol.

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