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Figure 56: Typical joint designs for arc welding
1 Open square butt joint
10 Maximum 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
2 Gap varies from 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) to 3/16 in. (4.8
mm) depending on plate thickness
11 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
3 Single vee butt joint
12 Lap joint
4 Not less than 70°
13 Tee joint (Fillet both sides of the joint)
5 Maximum 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
14 Fillet joint
6 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
15 Edge joint
7 Not less than 45°
16 Corner weld
8 Double vee butt joint
17 Plug weld
9 Not less than 70°
A:
Gap varies from 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) to 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) depending on plate thickness
B:
Not less than 70°
C:
Maximum 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
D:
1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
E:
Not less than 45°
F:
Not less than 70°
G:
Maximum 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
H:
Maximum 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
