Overview of Weld Types 221 - Tooling U-SME

A weld made through holes in one member of a lap joint is a plug weld When the holes are elongated, it's called a slot weld Depending on the work,

Overview of Weld Types 221 - Tooling U-SME Explanation: A plug or slot weld is a type of weld specifically used for joining overlapping metal surfaces or sheets, characterized by the way

A weld made through holes in one member of a lap joint is a plug weld When the holes are elongated, it's called a slot weld Depending on the work,

plug slot plug weld is its diameter whereas the size of a slot is its width They may be completely filled or filled to a depth specified within the weld symbol See

- Slot welds are typically used in lap joints where the fillet weld length is limited Plug Welds:

plug and slot weld Plug and slot welds are expressly prohibited in certain codes for reasons others have already mentioned In terms of cost, field bolted

A Slot Weld is just like a plug weld It is made in a hole that is in a lap joint or a tee joint which joins the metal to the top of the other piece of metal