Welding Terms

Question 0

Backhand welding

Answer 0

A welding technique in which the welding torch or gun is directed opposite to the progress of welding

Question 1

Backgouging

Answer 1

Removal of weld metal and base metal from the weld root side of a welded joint to facilitate complete fusion and complete joint penetration upon subsequent welding from that side

Question 2

Backing ring

Answer 2

Backing in the form of a ring, generally used in the welding of pipe.

Question 3

Blowhole

Answer 3

A nonstandard term when used for porosity

Question 4

Boxing

Answer 4

The continuation of a fillet weld around a corner of a member as an extension of the principal weld

Question 5

Buildup

Answer 5

The surfacing variation in which surfacing material is deposited to achieve the required dimensions. See also buttering, cladding, and hardfacing.

Question 6

Backing weld

Answer 6

Deposited from the root side of the joints before the groove is filled

Question 7

Back weld

Answer 7

Is Deposited from the root side of the joint after the groove is filled

Question 8

Melt through symbol

Answer 8

Solid shaded half circle

Question 9

Back or backing symbol

Answer 9

Half circle but no fill