Flare-V groove weld symbol
Also called Flare V butt weld
A flare-V groove weld joins two curved surfaces, such as two round bars or two bent plate edges, where the groove is formed by the curves.
What the flare-V groove weld symbol means
A flare-V groove weld joins two curved surfaces, such as two round bars or two bent plate edges, where the groove is formed by the curves.
AWS A2.4 and ISO symbols
Flare-V butt weld. The same two arcs, on the solid line for an arrow side weld.
ISO SVGWhere you see it
Joints between round bars, rebar, tubes and formed sheet edges.
What is written next to it
On the welding symbol, the flare-V groove weld carries the effective throat, often in brackets, and the weld length.
How it is inspected
Inspection of a flare-V 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-V groove weld symbol look like?
On AWS A2.4 drawings: Two arcs facing each other, like )(. In ISO 2553: The same two arcs, on the solid line for an arrow side weld.
Is the flare-V groove weld symbol the same in ISO and AWS?
No. The same two arcs, on the solid line for an arrow side weld.
Where is a flare-V groove weld used?
Joints between round bars, rebar, tubes and formed sheet edges.
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