View Full Version : Need Help! change inch welding measures to metric


juha
06-16-2008, 01:44 AM
We have a problem and we need fast answer.
If i have a inch dimension picture where is weldin symbol 1/2 at one side of the part what it mean when i convert it for metric system ?

KTD1
06-16-2008, 05:41 AM
Not seeing the drawing, I cannot say for sure. It could mean:

˝ (inches) = 12.7 mm wide weld bead
Sometimes 1 / 2 means “one of two”

Torque1st
06-16-2008, 06:19 AM
One of two would mean a skip weld with 1" (25mm) weld every 2" (50mm).

See here:
http://www.welding.com/weld_symbols_welding_symbols.shtml

juha
06-16-2008, 06:25 AM
I make a raw picture what i mean.

Hmondy
06-16-2008, 08:28 AM
In this case the symbol is for a 1/2" fillet weld which would be 12.7mm. To convert these fractional inches to metric, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 25.4. For instance the 3/8" fillet weld shown would be 3 divided by 8 equals .375 times 25.4 equals 9.525mm.

KTD1
06-16-2008, 08:35 AM
Looking at your drawing, 1/2 symbols mean weld both sides of the joint using 1/2 inch (13mm) wide weld bead. Both sides because 1/2 is on both sides of the weld specification line. The 3/8 symbols mean weld one side using 3/8 inch (10.0mm) wide weld bead. Put the welds on the joints the symbols point to.

juha
06-16-2008, 11:20 PM
This is clear now.
Thank you all.