Other side weld symbol
Also called Arrow side and other side
The arrow side is the side of the joint the arrow touches; the other side is the opposite side. Where the weld symbol sits on the reference line tells you which side gets the weld.
What the other side weld symbol means
The arrow side is the side of the joint the arrow touches; the other side is the opposite side. Where the weld symbol sits on the reference line tells you which side gets the weld.
AWS A2.4 and ISO symbols
Weld on the other side. A symbol on the dashed line means the other side, whether the dashed line is drawn above or below.
ISO SVGWhere you see it
Every one-sided weld. It is the most common source of welds made on the wrong side.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the other side weld symbol look like?
On AWS A2.4 drawings: A symbol above the reference line means the other side. Below means the arrow side. In ISO 2553: A symbol on the dashed line means the other side, whether the dashed line is drawn above or below.
Is the other side weld symbol the same in ISO and AWS?
No. A symbol on the dashed line means the other side, whether the dashed line is drawn above or below.
Where is a other side weld used?
Every one-sided weld. It is the most common source of welds made on the wrong side.
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