You can create ANSI weld symbols in part, assembly, and drawing documents.
Set the drafting standard in to ANSI.
To open this dialog box, do one of the following:
- Click Weld Symbol
(Annotation toolbar) or .
- Double-click an existing weld symbol, or right-click the symbol and select Properties.
Many of the properties are available both above and below the weld symbol line and are described in order from the line. A preview of the symbol is displayed in the graphics area.
| Around |
Creates a circle at the bend in the weld line to indicate that the weld is applied all around the contour.
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| Field/Site |
Adds  at the bend in the weld line to indicate that the weld is applied in the field or on-site. Select the lower Field/Site
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| Upper Field/Site |
Lower Field/Site |
| Weld Symbol |
Use the upper Weld Symbol button to select a symbol for an "other side" weld. Use the lower Weld Symbol button to select a symbol for a "this side" weld.
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| Click and select a symbol from a symbol library. To turn off the symbol, select <None>. Other options become available, depending on the symbol chosen. Type a size to the left of the symbol. Type a pitch to the right of the symbol. Pitch format is usually Length-Pitch.
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| "This side" weld with size 1/8 and pitch 2-4.
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"Other side" weld
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| Specification process |
Type text in the box, in any number of lines, to appear in the tail of the symbol.
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| Contour |
Select:
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| Finishing method |
Select None, Chipping, Grinding, Hammering, Machining, Rolling, or Unspecified.
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| Stagger weld |
Weld symbols above and below the line are staggered.  Select Right or Left to specify where to stagger the symbol below the weld symbol line.
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| 2nd fillet |
Adds a second fillet to the existing symbol. This option is available for Square, Bevel, J Groove, and Flare-Bevel only. Type a size to the left of the symbol. Type a pitch to the right of the symbol.
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| 2nd fillet |
2nd fillet with size and pitch
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| Root opening |
Type a dimension. |
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| Arrow |
Attaches the root opening to the symbol with an arrow. |
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| Groove angle |
Type an angle in degrees (degree symbol is added automatically).
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| Inside |
Text placed inside the weld symbol. |
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| Joint with |
Choose None or one of the types, such as Double V Groove Spacer.
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| Font |
To specify a font for text and size of symbols, clear Use document font and click Font.
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| Leader anchor |
Anchor the leader to the specified location on the weld symbol.
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| Use multi jog leader |
Allows you to click in the graphics area several times to create bends for the leader.
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| Layer |
In a drawing with named layers, select a layer from the list.
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| Style |
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