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Welding Joints and Positions

The document discusses different types of welded joints and welding positions. It describes five common welded joints - butt, corner, fillet, lap, and edge joints - and explains their typical applications. It also outlines four basic welding positions - flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead - and how the flow of molten metal is affected by gravity in each position.

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Welding Joints and Positions

The document discusses different types of welded joints and welding positions. It describes five common welded joints - butt, corner, fillet, lap, and edge joints - and explains their typical applications. It also outlines four basic welding positions - flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead - and how the flow of molten metal is affected by gravity in each position.

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Types Of Welding Joints

Different jobs need different types of welds. Different types of welding


joints are made to stand up to the needs and forces of each individual
application.

Let’s go over the 5 types of weld joints that we use to get the job done
right.
• Butt Joint
• Corner Joint
• Fillet Joint
• Lap Joint
• Edge Joint
Five Basic Welded Joints

Butt Joint
• Butt joint- a joint between two
members aligned
approximately in the same
plane.
• Universally accepted method for
attaching a pipe to itself, it’s
also used for valves, flanges,
fittings and other equipment.
Different Edge Shapes and
Symbols for Butt-Joints
Five Basic Welded Joints

Corner Joint
• Corner joint - a joint between
two members located at right
angles to each other.
• These are common in the
construction of boxes, box
frames and similar fabrications.
Different Edge Shapes and
Symbols for Corner Joints
Five Basic Welded Joints

Fillet-Joint
• Fillet-joint - a joint between
two members located
approximately at right angles to
each other in the form of a T
• Can be used to weld pipe or tube
onto a base plate.
Different Edge Shapes and
Symbols for Fillet-Joint
Five Basic Welded Joints

Lap Joint
• Lap Joint- a joint between
two overlapping members.
• The weld can be made on one
or both sides.
• Used most often to joint two
pieces with differing thicknesses
together.
Different Edge Shapes and
Symbols for Lap-Joints
Five Basic Welded Joints

Edge Joint
• Edge joint- a joint between
the edges of two or more
parallel or nearly parallel
members.
• For heavier applications filler
metal is added to melt or
fuse the edge completely and
to reinforce the plate.
Different Edge Shapes and
Symbols for Edge-Joints
Types Of Welding Positions
The welding position refers to the position of the welding operator
towards the workpiece to be welded. Because of gravity, the welding
position affects the flow of molten filler metal. It’s important to
understand the types of welding positions as different welding processes
require to be performed at a certain position of the welder.

There are 4 main types of welding positions


• Flat Position
• Horizontal Position
• Vertical Position
• Overhead Position
Four Basic Welding Positions

Flat Position
• The easiest type to perform is
the flat position, which is also
sometimes called the down hand
position.
• It involves welding on the top
side of the joint. In this position,
the molten metal is drawn
downward into the joint. The
result is a faster and easier
weld.
Four Basic Welding Positions

Horizontal Position
• This is an out of position
welding position. It requires
more skill from the welding
operator to do them well.
• involves placing the weld axis in a
horizontal plane or
approximately horizontal. As for
the face of the weld, it should lie
in an approximately vertical
plane.
Four Basic Welding Positions

Vertical Position
• In this position, both the
plate and the weld lie
vertically or almost vertically.
• When welding vertically, the
force of gravity pushes the
molten metal downward and so
it has the tendency to pile up. To
counteract this, you can use
either an upward or downhill
vertical position.
Four Basic Welding Positions

Overhead Position
• In this position, welding is
carried from the underside of the
joint. It’s the most complicated
and difficult position to work in.
• In the overhead position, the
metal deposited to the joint
tends to sag on the plate,
resulting in a bead with a
higher crown. To prevent this,
keep the molten puddle small.
Welded Joints And Positions
Thank You

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