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Q: Which type of weld is typically used to connect plates that are in the same plane?
  • A. Groove weld
  • B. Fillet weld
  • C. Plug weld
  • D. Butt weld
Correct Answer: Option D - Butt weld– In this joint, the parts lie in the same plane and are joined at their edges. Fillet weld– A fillet weld is used to fill in the edges of the plates created by corner, lap and tee joints. Plug weld or slot weld– It is used for welding flat plates using one or more holes or slots in the top part and then filling with fillet metal to fuse the two parts together.
D. Butt weld– In this joint, the parts lie in the same plane and are joined at their edges. Fillet weld– A fillet weld is used to fill in the edges of the plates created by corner, lap and tee joints. Plug weld or slot weld– It is used for welding flat plates using one or more holes or slots in the top part and then filling with fillet metal to fuse the two parts together.

Explanations:

Butt weld– In this joint, the parts lie in the same plane and are joined at their edges. Fillet weld– A fillet weld is used to fill in the edges of the plates created by corner, lap and tee joints. Plug weld or slot weld– It is used for welding flat plates using one or more holes or slots in the top part and then filling with fillet metal to fuse the two parts together.