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Can You Read Welding Symbols?

Take the Welding Symbols Test to find out

Welding symbols are the universal language of the welding industry. They are used to communicate vital information regarding the details of a weld including: Joint details Weld size and length Weld sequence Contour finish Location Process Required inspection methods Penetration requirements Etc. Yet this important language is not understood by the vast majority of those […]

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9 Basic Steps to Reading Welding Symbols for Groove Welds

Reading welding symbols is very important at several levels of an organization. A welder needs to be able to interpret welding symbols to insure he puts down the right kind of weld, that he prepares the joint properly, that he places the weld in the right spot, right sequence, right dimension, etc. A design engineer […]