what is a slot weld - Guide to Weld Types 888slots app

If a plug/slot weld was used, would it not be able to support a tension load and have a failure plane similar to a fillet weld?

Plug Weld or slot weld: It is used for attaching flat plates using one or more holes or slots in the top part and then filling with filler metal to fuse th

To better understand what the fillet weld symbol is asking you to do, you need a good understanding of the parts of a fillet weld and how to measure them.

It must be used in combination with a groove weld symbol to avoid mix-up with a plug or a slot weld. An ‘R’ may be put inside the backing symbol if the backing shall be removed after welding.