Plug and Slot Weld Welded Connections Steel Structures

The short answer is the larger the plug the easier it is to weld If you are not given specifications then I would use a 1 diameter hole through the 12 sheet

1 Click Applications > Welding · 2 Click PlugSlot Weld · 3 To set the weld type, click the Symbol tab, and then choose Plug, Slot, or Detect Automatically

plug and slot weld symbol Plug and slot welds are usually used for lap joints They are not suitable for the transfer of high forces and are especially not suitable for dynamically

plug weld and slot weld The seam weld uses a similar process as a spot weld but in an elongated fashion There is no preparation like a plug or slot weld, rather the weld projects