Learn the five basic welding joints and how to read the weld symbols that control them, including fillet versus groove, arrow side versus other side, and when to choose V, U, J, or K preparations for complete joint penetration. We cover weld size, root opening, bevel depth, and intermittent length and pitch so your joint design matches the loads on the part.

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