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

Arrow connects reference line to arrow side
Reference Line (Required element) 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 Groove Angle included angle of
countersink for plug welds
F
A
Root opening; Depth of filling for
Depth of bevel R plug and slot welds.

S(E) Length of weld L-P Pitch(Center-to-

OTHER SIDE center spacing) of
welds
ARROW SIDE
FIELD/SITE
WELD

(N)
Number of spot, seam, stud, plug,
slot, or projection welds
ARC & GAS WELDING SYMBOLS
(Elementary)

TYPE OF WELD
Plug Groove
Bead Fillet or
Slot 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 XXX

PROTECTION

FLASH OR UPSET
 SUPPLEMENTARY SYMBOL
WELD ALL FIELD WELD CONTOUR
AROUND FLUSH CONVEX CONCAVE
SUPPLEMENTARY SYMBOLS

M MR
Toes blended
Permanent Removable
smoothly
Backing Strip 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)

Reference Line (Dashed)

Arrow
Line

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

Other Arrow
Side Side
 EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Welding on the Arrow Side

Other Arrow
Side 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

s l s
DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Fillet Welds

5
z5 l
5

a5 l

5
DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Fillet Welds

a a a
DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Intermittent Fillet Welds

z n x l (e)
z n x l (e)

l (e) l (e)
DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Staggered Intermittent Fillet Welds

z n x l (e)
z n x l (e)

l (e) l (e)

l (e) l (e)
DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Spot Weld

d n (e)

e e

d
DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Slot Weld

d n x l (e)

l e

d
DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Seam Weld

d n x l (e)

l e

d
DIMENSIONING OF WELDS
Plug Weld

d n (e)

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 ofExample of Double Bevel
Groove weld
preparation or
groove

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 2-10 10 in

1/4 2-10
Staggered Intermittent Fillet
Weld
Weld ends than 10 inch centers
staggered each side

1/4 2-10
1/4 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