When the required length of fillet weld cannot be achieved

Plug welds are circular welds made through one member of a lap or tee joint joining that member to the other The weld may or may not be made

Numbers in plug and slot welds can be used to determine the size or diameter of the plugs , the length of the plug hole , the number of plugs or slots

plug slot weld Slot welds are stronger than plug welds but require more filler metal A small weld made on or between the surfaces of overlapping parts Multiple spot welds

plug or slot weld The flare bevel groove weld, commonly used to join a round or curved piece to a flat piece 20 20 mm 20 mm 10 mm 10 mm Page 20 Plug & Slot Welds -