JIS Weld Symbol Properties
You can create JIS weld symbols in part, assembly, and drawing documents.
Set the drafting standard in to JIS.
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.
| Peripheral | Creates a circle at the bend in the weld line to indicate that the weld is applied all around the contour. | ||||||||
| Field/Site | Adds |
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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. | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| "This side" weld with size 1/8 and pitch 2-4. | "Other side" weld | ||||||||
| Specification process | Type text in the box, in any number of lines, to appear in the tail of the symbol. | ||||||||
| Reference | Creates a reference box around the Specification process text. | ||||||||
| Contour | Select:
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| Finishing method | Select None, C - Chipping, G - Grinding, M - Machining, or F - Unspecified. | ||||||||
| 2nd fillet | Adds a second fillet to the existing symbol. This option is available for Square Butt, Single Bevel Butt, Single Bevel Butt with Root, and Single J Butt only. Type a size to the left of the symbol. Type a pitch to the right of the symbol. | ||||||||
| 2nd fillet | 2nd fillet with size and pitch | ||||||||
| Root opening | Type a dimension. | ||||||||
| Groove angle | Type an angle in degrees (degree symbol is added automatically). | ||||||||
| Inside | Places text inside the weld symbol. | ||||||||
| Inside font | To specify a font for text and size of symbols placed inside the weld symbol, clear Use document font and click Font. | ||||||||
| Symmetric | Places properties symmetrically about the symbol line. | ||||||||
| Stagger | Staggers symbols above and below the line. |
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| Identification line on the top | Moves the dashed identification line above the symbol line. | ||||||||
| Font | To specify a font for text and size of symbols, clear Use document font and click Font. | ||||||||
| Leader anchor | Anchors the leader to the specified location on the weld symbol. | ||||||||
| Use multi jog leader | Allows you to click in the graphics area several times to create bends for the leader. | ||||||||
| Layer | In a drawing with named layers, select a layer from the list. | ||||||||
| Include this symbol in weld table | Makes the weld symbol available for the weld table. | ||||||||
| Style | Modifies weld symbol style options. For details, see Style. | ||||||||
JIS Weld Symbol Library
These symbols are available in the JIS weld symbol library.
To access the JIS Weld Symbol Library when you create a JIS weld symbol:
In a drawing view that has JIS as the overall drafting standard, click . In the Properties dialog box, click Weld symbol.
| Butt | Single-Flange | Square Butt | Single V Butt |
| Single Bevel Butt | Single V Butt with Root | Single Bevel Butt with Root | Single U Butt |
| Single J Butt | Flare V | Flare Bevel | Backing Run |
| Fillet | Plug or Slot | Spot | Spot (Centered) |
| Seam | Seam (Centered) | JIS Spot | JIS Spot (flat electrode) |
| JIS Seam | Cladding (2009) | Cladding (2010) | Single V Butt (53) |