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Welds
Symbolic representation on drawings

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This issue differs from issue 4 in that: Smaller corrections have been made.
This standard is an extract from ISO 2553:1992.
This standard gives rules for how welds should be indicated on drawing.

Contents
1. General
2. The structure of symbolic representation of welds
3. Dimensioning of welds
4. Examples

1. General
In its simplest form the weld designation indicates:
• the shape of the joint on which the weld is to be applied
• from which side the weld is to be applied
• that the weld should have complete penetration
By means of additional symbols, measurement indications and supplementary designations the weld
designation may determine:
• the form of the weld surface
• the size of the cross-section of the weld
• penetration depth
• limited weld length
• welding class
• welding process

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2. The structure of symbolic representation of welds

The symbolic representation of weld always includes:
• Arrow line (see clause 2.1)
• Reference line (see clause 2.2)
• Elementary symbol (see clause 2.3)
The thickness of lines for arrow line, reference line, symbol and lettering shall be in accordance with
the thickness of line for dimensioning according to Drawing Standard (DS 206.10).

Elementary symbol

Reference line

Arrow line

Figure 1

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The symbolic representation may also include:

• Supplementary symbols (see clause 2.4)
• Complementary indications (see clause 2.4)
• Dimensions (see clause 3)
Figure 2 gives an example of a symbolic representation of a weld (a staggered intermittent weld).

Welding process Welding class

a5 10 x 100 (200) 111 - B

a5 10 x 100 (200) Pickling KA 2673.25

Place for information or reference

Distance between weld elements

Symbol for staggered intermittent weld

Length of weld element (without end craters)

Number of weld elements

Elementary symbol with supplementary symbol

Dimension referring to weld size

Figure 2

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2.1 Arrow line

The position in relation to the weld is generally of no special significance. However when only one
part of the weld joint in a butt weld according to No. 4, 6 and 8 (table 1) is prepared, the arrow line
shall point towards the prepared part. See figure 3.

Prepared weld joint Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

Figure 3
The arrow line
• joins one end of the continuous line of the reference line. The arrow line and the reference line
shall form an angle with each other. See figure 1
• ends with an arrow-head.

2.2 Reference line

The reference line consists of two parallel lines, one continuous and one dashed. See figure 1.
The continuous line represent the arrow side of the weld.
The dashed line represents the other side of the weld and is drawn either beneath or above the con-
tinuous line. On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used. For symmetrical welds the
dashed line is omitted.
If possible the reference line shall be drawn parallel to the bottom edge of the drawing.
Figure 4 explains the meaning of the terms:
• “Arrow side” of the weld.
• “Other side” of the weld.

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Arrow side Arrow side

for weld A for weld B
Other side Other side
for weld A for weld A

Weld A Weld B

Weld B Weld A
Other side Other side
for weld B for weld B
Arrow side Arrow side
for weld B for weld A

Figure 4 Arrow side and the other side of the weld

The symbol can be placed either above or beneath the reference line.
When the symbol is placed on the continuous line, the weld face is on the arrow side of the joint. See
figure 5.

Desired weld Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

Figure 5

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When the symbol is placed on the dashed line, the weld face is on the other side of the joint. See
figure 6.
Note. In the case of projection welding the projection surface is to be considered as the external surface of the weld.

Desired weld Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

Figure 6

For symmetrical welds the dashed line is omitted. See figure 7.

Desired weld Symbolization in view Symbolization in section

Figure 7

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2.3 Elementary symbols

The weld is characterized by an elementary symbol which, is general, is similar to the shape of the
joint preparation. Combinations of elementary symbols can be used.
The elementary symbols are shown in table 1.
The elementary symbol shall not be taken to prejudge the process to be employed.
Examples of use:
• Elementary symbols, see table 5.
• Combinations of elementary symbols, see table 6.

Table 1: Elementary symbols

No. Designation Illustration Symbol

1 Butt weld between plates with raised edges

2 Square butt weld

3 Single-V butt weld

4 Single- bevel butt weld

5 Single-V butt weld with broad root face

6 Single-bevel butt weld with broad root face

7 Single-U butt weld

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No. Designation Illustration Symbol

8 Single-J butt weld

9 Backing run; back or backing weld/USA/

10 Fillet weld

11 Plug weld; plug or slot weld/USA/

12 Spot weld

13 Seam weld

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2.4 Supplementary symbols and complementary indications

The elementary symbol may be completed by supplementary symbols, characterizing the shape of
the external surface of the weld (see table 2 and figure 8).
The absence of a supplementary symbol means that no particular shape of the external surface of the
weld is required. It may thus be either flat, convex or concave.
Complementary indications may be necessary in order to specify some other characteristics. If a
welding process (B 2310.16) or a welding class (B 2310.63 or B 2310.64) is indicated the continu-
ous reference line is completed by two inclined lines, which form a 90° angle with each other. (See
table 3 and figure 8).

Table 2: Supplementary indications

Flat weld (weld with flat weld face) Convex weld (weld with convex weld Concave weld (weld with concave weld
face) face)

Table 3: Complementary indications

Site weld Peripheral weld Welding process Welding class Reference for especial welding pro-
(weld all around a according to according to cesses
part) B 2310.16 B 2310.63

B H1/B 2316.22

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Welding process
Supplementary symbol

Welding class

Site weld

Peripheral weld 11-B

H1/B 2316.22

Place for information or reference

Desired weld Supplementary symbols and complementary indications

Figure 8

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3. Dimensioning of welds
The symbolic may include a certain number of dimensions. The rules for setting down the dimen-
sions are given in table 4.
Dimensions relative to the cross-section are written on the left-hand side of the elementary symbol.
Other dimensions are written on the right-hand side of the symbol.
A butt weld without any indication to the left of the elementary symbol shall have full penetration.
The absence of any indication to the right of the elementary symbol signifies that the weld shall be
continuous over the whole length of the workpiece.
For fillet welds there are two methods to indicate crosssection dimensions:
• Throat thickness (a)
The letter a shall always be placed in front of the value of the dimension. See figure 9.
• Leg length (z)
z = a 2
The letter z shall always be placed in front of the value of the dimension. See figure 9.
Normally throat thickness (a) should be used in Tetra Pak.

Figure 9
In the case of plug or slot weld with bevelled edges, the dimension at the bottom of the holes shall be
indicated.
The location of the weld in relation to the edge of the work piece is indicated according to general
recommendations for technical drawings. In the absence of a dimension the weld starts at the edge
of the work piece

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Table 4: Dimensioning of welds
No. Designation Desired weld Definition Inscription

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S: minimum distance from the
1 Butt weld surface of the base material to
the bottom of the penetration.

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2 Butt weld
between plates
with raised S: minimum distance from the
edges external surface of the weld to
the bottom of the penetration.

3 Continuous fil-
let weld

a: height of the largest isosceles

triangle that can be inscribed in
the section.

z: side of the largest isosceles tri-

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No. Designation Desired weld Definition Inscription
4 Intermittent l: length of weld (without end
fillet weld craters).

(e): distance between adjacent nxl(e)

weld elements.

n: number of weld elements.

a: see No. 3 nxl(e)

z: see No. 3

5 Staggered
intermittent
fillet weld. l:
(e) (see No. 4)
n:

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a:
(see No. 3)
z:

6 Plug or slot l:
weld (e) : (see No. 4)
n:

c: width of slot

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No. Designation Desired weld Definition Inscription

7 Seam weld. l:
(e) : (see No. 4)

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c: width of slot

8 Plug weld n: (see No. 4)

(e) : spacing

d: diameter of hole

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9 Spot weld n: (see No. 4)

(e) : spacing

d: diameter of spot

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Table 5: Examples of use of elementary symbols
No Designation Illustration Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section
symbol (Num-
On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to
table 1)
or

1 Butt weld
between plates
with raised
edges

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3 Squared butt
weld

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No Designation Illustration Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section
symbol (Num-
On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to
table 1)

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Single V butt
weld

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On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to
table 1)
or

8 Single-bevel
butt weld

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10 Single-bevel
butt weld

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No Designation Illustration Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section
symbol (Num-
On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to
table 1)

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11 Single-V butt
weld with
broad root face

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Single-weld
with broad
root face

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14 Single-U butt
weld

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symbol (Num-
On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to
table 1)
or

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Single–J butt
weld

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8

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Filled weld

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No Designation Illustration Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section
symbol (Num-
On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to
table 1)

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Fillet weld

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On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to
table 1)
or

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Plug weld

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No Designation Illustration Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section
symbol (Num-
On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to
table 1)

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Spot weld

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On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either a
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or
a
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Seam weld

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Table 6: Examples of combinations of elementary symbols
No Designation Illustration Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section
symbol (Num-
On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to

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table 1)
or

1 Butt weld
between plates
with raised
edges

1
and backing
run

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2 Square butt
weld

2
Welded from
both sides

Single–V butt
weld

3
4 3
and backing
run

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On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to
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or

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Double -V butt
weld

3
3

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Double bevel
butt weld

8 Double V butt
weld with
broad root face

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No Designation Illustration Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section
symbol (Num-
On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to
table 1)

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9 Double bevel
weld with
broad root face

10

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Double U butt
weld

11
Double J butt
weld

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On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either
bers refer to
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or

12 Single V butt
weld

3
and single U
butt weld

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13

Fillet weld

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14 and fillet weld

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Table 7: Examples of combination of elementary and supplementary symbols
No. Symbol Illustration Representation Symbolization in view Symbolization in section
On one and the same drawing only one way shall be used, either

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