Workforce Training Consortium

                                                                                                                                                

(#510.000)     

Course Title:      Symbols for Welding

 Prerequisites:     None

 Course Length and Maximum Class Size:     18 Classroom hours held in (6) three-hour sessions.   Maximum class size is 20.

 Objective:   To be able to read and understand welder’s blueprints and symbols.

Topics will include fillet, plug and slot, spot and seam, groove, surface and flange welding symbols.

 Content:

1.       Fillet Welding Symbols

A.      Reference line and arrow

B.      Fillet weld symbol

C.      Fillet weld leg length

D.      Orthographic views

E.      Unequal legs

F.      Weld length

G.     Intermittent welds

H.      Weld-all-around & field welds

I.         Contour and finishing

J.       Process and method

2.       Plug and Slot Welding Symbols

A.      Plug weld symbol

B.      Slot weld symbol

3.       Spot and Seam Welding symbols

A.      Spot weld symbol

B.      Seam weld symbol

C.      Stud weld

4.       Groove Welding Symbols

A.      Groove weld symbol

B.      Groove weld joint preparation dimensions

C.      Groove weld size

D.      Melt-thru, back or backing weld symbols

E.      Backing strip and spacer symbols

F.      Consumable insert

5.       Surfacing Welds and Flange Welds

A.      Surfacing weld symbol

B.      Flange weld symbols

6.       Combination Welding Symbols

A.      Combination welding symbols

B.      Multiple reference lines

Beneficial To:     Any maintenance personnel required to do welding from blueprints.