The location and spacing of the slots for a weld are shown on the basic weld symbol.

The location and spacing of the slots for a weld are shown on the basic weld symbol.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not shown
• D. Only on supplementary symbols

Answer: (B)

The basic weld symbol shows the weld type and general size, but it does not specify where along the joint the slots go or how far apart they are. Exact location on the joint and the spacing of intermittent features are provided by supplementary symbols or separate notes/dimensions attached to the weld callout. For a slot weld, you would indicate the slot dimensions and the pitch or spacing in the accompanying notes or with a supplementary indication, not inside the basic symbol. That’s why the statement is not correct.

The basic weld symbol shows the weld type and general size, but it does not specify where along the joint the slots go or how far apart they are. Exact location on the joint and the spacing of intermittent features are provided by supplementary symbols or separate notes/dimensions attached to the weld callout. For a slot weld, you would indicate the slot dimensions and the pitch or spacing in the accompanying notes or with a supplementary indication, not inside the basic symbol. That’s why the statement is not correct.