Welding symbols
in WPS (Welding Procedure Sheet) they convey specific details for the weld
Reference line
base for all welding symbols. It is a horizontal line with an arrow at one end.
Arrow line
can be on either side of the reference line and it points to the location the welding...
Welding Level Two NCCER Edition 4 questions and answers
Welding symbols - answer in WPS (Welding Procedure Sheet) they convey specific details for the
weld
Reference line - answer base for all welding symbols. It is a horizontal line with an arrow at one end.
Arrow line - answer can be on either side of the reference line and it points to the location the welding symbol is to be applied
American Welding Society (AWS) - answer Most companies use the welding symbols from A2.4:2007, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination as standardized by the_______.
Reference line with an arrow at one end - answer The base element for all welding symbols is the
True - answer The welding symbol describes the type of weld, its size, and its surface finish
Other - answer The side of the joint or surface that is opposite the side to which the arrow of a reference line is pointing is called the__________ side
Left to right - answer Regardless of which end of the reference line is on, information on the reference line is always read from left to right
Flag - answer The field weld symbol is a _____ to the right - answer In relation to the fillet weld symbol, the fillet weld size is placed _______
The arrow line meets the reference line - answer When a weld is to expand completely around the entire joint, a small circle is placed where__________
to the right - answer In relation to the plug weld symbol, the pitch (center-to-center spacing) of a plug weld is shown _______
False - answer The flag shown on the welding symbol will always point to the right
Method of finish - answer When the face of a weld must have a finished shape, a finish symbol is placed adjacent to the welding symbol, along with a letter indicating the ________
Groove - answer When backing is used to control the melt-through of a root weld the backing symbol is placed opposite the ________ weld symbol on the reference line
Melt through - answer When complete penetration is required from one side of the weld, the symbol that may be placed on the reference line opposite a groove weld symbol is the ______
Fillet weld - answer What type of weld is represented by this welding symbol?
Pitch (center to center spacing) - answer What does the number 12 mean in this welding symbol
1/2" - answer What is the depth of the bevel or the depth of penetration for this groove weld?
Backing - answer What step should be performed first?
Groove angle and root opening - answer What does the fraction and the degree below it mean?
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