Plug and Slot Welds

9), the diameter of each plug is given to the left of the symbol, with the plug-to-plug spacing provided to the right For slot welds,

Slot Weld and Plug Weld · Slot Weld: In this method, a plate with a circular hole is placed on the plate to be joined, and a fillet weld is created along the

plug and slot weld Finished welds should be sound, uniform, and free from slag inclusions, porosity, undercutting or other defects 4 Plug and slot welds are not to be used

plug slot weld To enable thicker plate to be joined by 'spot welding' a circular or elongated hole may be machined through the top plate, enabling either a plug or a slot weld