Line Types
Welding Symbols Basics
Arrow Line & Weld Locations
Sheet Metal Patterns & Bends
Dimensions
100

These solid lines show the visible edges and outlines of a part.

What are Object lines

100

The triangle symbol represents this type of weld.

What is a fillet weld?


100

What is the primary purpose of the arrow line in a welding symbol?

what is to identify the joint or member to be welded

100

What does a sheet metal flat pattern show?

what is the part before bending including dimensions, bend allowances, cut lines, holes

100

Length, width, and height measurements are called this.

What are linear dimensions?


200

This type of line shows hidden edges not visible from the outside.

What are dashed lines

200

The size of a weld is shown on this side of the symbol.


What is the left side?


200

In a fillet weld, to which member does the arrow usually point?

what is the nearer member in the drawing's view

200

The side the bend radius refers too

What is the inside of the bed

200

An angle on a sheet metal part is labeled using this unit.


What are degrees?


300

These lines, drawn with alternating long and short dashes, indicate symmetry or hole centers.

What are center lines?

300

Where is the basic weld symbol placed in relation to the reference line?
 

What is above or below the reference line


300

What does it mean if welding symbol information is placed below the reference line?

what is weld on the arrow side

300

The inside curve measurement of a bend is called this.
 

What is bend radius?

300

This type of dimension shows the total measurement of a part, not just one feature.


What is an overall dimension?


400

Thick dash-dot lines used to mark where a part should bend.

What are bend lines?

400

What extra information might be included in the tail of a welding symbol?

what are welding process, special requirements, specification references


400

What does a flag at the junction of the arrow line and reference line signify?

what is a field weld

400

The inside curve measurement of a bend is called this.

What is bend radius?

400

Dimensions shown in parentheses on a blueprint are called this.

What are reference dimensions?

500

These lines extend from a part edge to show where a dimension applies.

What are extension lines?

500

What symbol indicates that a weld should be performed all around a joint?

 what is an All-around symbol

500

Where is a field weld performed?

what is at the construction site

500

Checking the tolerances is important because

what is you could be over or under and need adjustment

500

This term describes keeping dimensions clear, uncluttered, and consistent.

What is proper dimensioning practice