Welding Symbols & Blueprint Reading Flashcards

In a welding symbol, what does the number placed to the right of the fillet weld symbol represent?

Answer: Length of the weld

The number to the right of the fillet weld symbol indicates the length of the weld in the same unit as the drawing dimensions.

What does a dashed reference line beneath the solid reference line indicate in some older AWS symbol conventions?

Answer: Other-side weld

In older AWS standards, a dashed reference line below the solid line indicated the other-side member; modern practice places symbols above or below the reference line for arrow-side and other-side respectively.

A plug weld symbol shows the number '60' inside it. What does this value represent?

Answer: Diameter of the plug hole

The number inside a plug or slot weld symbol indicates the diameter of the hole to be filled.

Which view in a multiview drawing shows the object as seen from the right side?

Answer: Right-side view

The right-side view (right elevation) depicts the object as seen from the right, and in third-angle projection it is placed to the right of the front view.

What symbol is used on a weld symbol to indicate a flush (flat) weld contour?

Answer: A straight horizontal line above or below the weld symbol

A flat straight line placed on the weld symbol indicates the weld face is to be finished flush with the base metal surface.

On a welding blueprint, what does the abbreviation 'CJP' stand for?

Answer: Complete Joint Penetration

CJP stands for Complete Joint Penetration, meaning the weld metal must extend through the full thickness of the joint.

When a welding symbol has dimensions on both sides of the reference line, what does this indicate?

Answer: Welds are required on both the arrow side and the other side

Symbols and dimensions above and below the reference line indicate weld requirements for both the arrow-side and other-side of the joint.