Flare-bevel groove weld symbol
Also called Flare bevel butt weld
A flare-bevel groove weld joins a curved surface to a flat one, such as a tube or bar laid against a plate.
What the flare-bevel groove weld symbol means
A flare-bevel groove weld joins a curved surface to a flat one, such as a tube or bar laid against a plate.
AWS A2.4 and ISO symbols
Flare-bevel butt weld. The same leg and arc, on the solid line for an arrow side weld.
ISO SVGWhere you see it
Hollow sections and bars welded to plate, and formed edges against flat parts.
What is written next to it
On the welding symbol, the flare-bevel groove weld carries the effective throat and the weld length.
How it is inspected
Inspection of a flare-bevel groove weld usually covers visual inspection of size and profile. Each inspection is recorded against the weld, so the joint can be signed off with its evidence. See the ITR guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the flare-bevel groove weld symbol look like?
On AWS A2.4 drawings: A vertical leg and one arc, like |(. In ISO 2553: The same leg and arc, on the solid line for an arrow side weld.
Is the flare-bevel groove weld symbol the same in ISO and AWS?
No. The same leg and arc, on the solid line for an arrow side weld.
Where is a flare-bevel groove weld used?
Hollow sections and bars welded to plate, and formed edges against flat parts.
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