About Plug Welds

About Plug Welds plug or slot weld symbol Finish symbol Contour symbol Root opening; depth of filling for plug and slot welds Effective groove weld size Depth or preparation; size or strength for plug and slot welds Slot and plug welds are made when holes are created in one material and then welded to another by filling the holes with weld metal The difference is that a

plug and slot welds Plug and slot welds are used to join two pieces of metal that are overlapping This type of weld requires the use of a filler material, which is

plug weld vs slot weld As with the flare-V, the depth of the groove formed by the two curved surfaces and the intended depth of the weld itself are given to the left of the symbol, Arrow: Points to the location of the weld on the drawing Basic Weld Symbols: Indicate the type of weld, such as a fillet, groove, plug, or slot