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EXERCISE 05: Assess weld joint preparation for fillet “T”
weld (Cutting to size, fit up, tack weld etc

(SMAW)

Objectives

At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• set and tack plate pieces in alignment as tee joint and by keeping distortion allowance.

Job Sequence

• Cut the plate by gas cutting/hacksaw cutting as per drawing.
• Grind the edges square.
• Use goggles while grinding.
• Clean the joining edges and surface of the plates.
• Wear protective clothing.
• Set the pieces in the form of Tee as per drawing and Tack-weld on both ends.
• Preset the pieces to have 92° to 93° angle between the plate surfaces. (Fig 1) i.e. give a distortion allowance
of 2 to 3°.

Fig 1

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