Plug and Slot Welds

In welded construction for buildings approximately 80% of the welds are fillet welds and 15% are butt welds The remaining 5% are plug, slot and spot welds

The width is the dimension of the slot measured in the direction of the minor axis at the faying surface Slot Weld width example Slot Weld

slot pg wallet A Slot Weld is just like a plug weld It is made in a hole that is in a lap joint or a tee joint which joins the metal to the top of the other piece of metal

slot vibe 4 Slot Weld A slot weld is basically an elongated plug weld Instead of a simple hole , a slot is formed in the top surface This