Welding Symbols Quiz

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What is the purpose of the arrow in welding symbols?

To indicate the arrow side of the joint (correct)

To identify the type of metal to be welded

To show the direction of the weld

To point towards the welder

How is the other side of a joint determined?

By looking at the welder's preference

By following the joint line from the arrow side to the other side (correct)

By checking the temperature of the metal

By measuring the thickness of the metal

Where should the fillet weld size be shown for each weld symbol?

At the bottom of the welding symbol

On the same side of the reference line as the weld symbol (correct)

Next to the welder's signature

On the opposite side of the reference line as the weld symbol

What does an equal leg fillet weld indicate?

Both leg sizes of the weld are equal Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing characteristic of chain intermittent fillet welds?

The alignment of weld segments opposite one another across the joint Signup and view all the answers

How is the pitch of intermittent fillet welds defined?

As the distance between the centers of adjacent weld segments on one side of the joint Signup and view all the answers

What information is placed next to the fillet weld symbol for intermittent fillet welds?

The size to the left and length or pitch to the right Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing characteristic of staggered intermittent fillet welds?

The centers of weld segments on each side of the joint are offset in relation to one another Signup and view all the answers

What does a basic intermittent fillet weld consist of?

One line of welds Signup and view all the answers

When is it unnecessary to specify the length of a fillet weld on the welding symbol?

If the fillet weld extends for the full length of the joint Signup and view all the answers

Which welding symbol represents a back weld?

BACKWELD Signup and view all the answers

What does the welding symbol '10x16' represent?

10mm weld size, 16mm length Signup and view all the answers

Which welding symbol indicates a weld size range of 50-150mm?

50-150 Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'BACKWELD' symbol indicate about the weld location?

Weld on the side opposite to the symbol Signup and view all the answers

What does the welding symbol '50-300' represent?

50-300mm weld size range Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'GTSM' welding symbol?

Represents groove weld Signup and view all the answers

What does the welding symbol '10x18' indicate?

10mm weld size, 18mm length Signup and view all the answers

Which welding symbol denotes a weld size of 150mm?

150mm Signup and view all the answers

What does the welding symbol '50-150' indicate?

50-150mm weld size range Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'NI' welding symbol?

Signifies intermittent fillet welds Signup and view all the answers