When the finish symbol is the letter C, the weld is finished by cutting.

When the finish symbol is the letter C, the weld is finished by cutting.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Only in certain cases

Answer: (B)

Finish symbols tell you how the weld should be finished after welding to meet the required surface quality and contour. They specify post‑weld dressing, not removing or destroying the weld itself. Cutting away the weld to finish would defeat the purpose of the weld, so the finish symbol does not indicate cutting as the finishing method. In this system, a finish symbol is used to designate other finishing actions such as grinding or machining, depending on the code, not cutting. Therefore, stating that the finish is achieved by cutting is not correct.

Finish symbols tell you how the weld should be finished after welding to meet the required surface quality and contour. They specify post‑weld dressing, not removing or destroying the weld itself. Cutting away the weld to finish would defeat the purpose of the weld, so the finish symbol does not indicate cutting as the finishing method. In this system, a finish symbol is used to designate other finishing actions such as grinding or machining, depending on the code, not cutting. Therefore, stating that the finish is achieved by cutting is not correct.