14-10. Butt Joints
1
2
1/16 in 30° (1.6 mm)
3 | 4 |
1 Tack Welds
Prevent edges of joint from draw- ing together ahead of electrode by tack welding the materials in posi- tion before final weld.
2 Square Groove Weld
Good for materials up to 3/16 in (5 mm) thick.
3 Single
Good for materials 3/16 − 3/4 in
Create 30 degree angle of bevel on materials in
4 Double
Good for materials thicker than 3/16 in (5 mm).
14-11. Lap Joint
30° | 30° | |
Or Less | ||
Or Less | ||
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1 | 1 |
2 | 3 |
1Electrode
2
3
Weld a second layer when a heavi- er fillet is needed. Remove slag be- fore making another weld pass. Weld both sides of joint for maxi- mum strength.
14-12. Tee Joint
1
45°
2 Or2 Less
1
1Electrode
2Fillet Weld
Keep arc short and move at defi- nite rate of speed. Hold electrode as shown to provide fusion into the corner. Square edge of the weld surface.
For maximum strength weld both sides of upright section.
3
Weld a second layer when a heavi- er fillet is needed. Use any of the weaving patterns shown in Section
3