Basic Weld Types & Joints

Basic Weld Types & Joints

1. Joint Types

   • Butt
     • Maximum Strength
   • Corner
     • Most Items With Box Design
   • Lap
     • Excellent For Different Thickness
   • Tee
     • Commonly Joined by Fillet
   • Edge
     • Light Gauge Sheet Metal

2. Weld Types

   • Surface
     • Bead to Buildup/Cover a Surface
       • Can Be Soft Layer to Return Thickness and Hard Layer on Top
   • Plug/Slot Weld
     • Used on Lap Joints to Join Plates Together
   • Fillet Weld
     • Generally Easier to Do and Requires Little Surface Prep
       • Can Have Continuous, Intermittent, Chain & Staggered
   • Groove Weld
     • Strongest, Commonly Used on Butt Joints

3. Weld Positions

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