Guide to Weld Types Types of Welds

1 When are plug and slot welds used? Plug and slot welds are permitted for the transfer of shear force only As such, they are sometimes used to transmit shear

For example, if a diameter of a hole for a plug weld is to be 6mm, the plug weld symbol will be accompanied by Ø6 on its right side, signifying

plug and slot welds A slot weld is basically an elongated plug weld Instead of a simple hole , a slot is formed in the top surface This slot can either

plug weld vs slot weld Plug and Slot Welds Holes or slots in the arrow side member of a joint for plug or slot welding shall be indicated by placing the weld symbol on the side