Asked by Nataly Cabrera on Apr 25, 2024

The included angle of countersink of a plug weld, when required, is shown ____ the weld symbol.

A) within
B) above
C) to the left of
D) to the right of

Countersink

A conical-shaped recess around a hole often used to allow the flat head of a screw or bolt to sit flush with or below the surface of the material.

Plug Weld

A weld made in a circular hole in one member of a joint fusing it to the surface of another member.

Weld Symbol

A standardized symbol on technical drawings specifying the type, location, and details of welds required for joining pieces of metal.

  • Understand the significance of including certain weld specifications, such as the depth of filling and the angle of countersink, in engineering documentation.