DEUTSCHE NORM March 1997 Welded, brazed and soldered joints DIN ‘Symbolic representation on drawings (ISO 2553; 1992) 1995 English Yorsion of ON EN 22553 EN 22553 108 01.100.20; 25.160.40, Superandes August 1808 Descriptors: Welds, soldered Joints, brazed Joints, symbols. SchwelB- und Létnahte ~ Symbollsche Darstellung In Zelehnungen (180 2658:1802) European Standard EN 22563: 1994 has the status of a DIN Standard. National foreword This standard has been published In accordance with a decision taken by CEN/TC 121 to adopt, without alteration, International Standard 1SO 2563 as 2 European Standard. Re respanuble Garman boy ted nts preparation was the Nomenusochul ehwelteciik Woking Standards It should be noted that a major amendment has been made as regards the postion ofthe symbol relative to th reference Ine. Hitert, the symbol has to be placed on the continuous ine, now itis to be placed on the dashed line. ‘The DIN Standards coresponcing tothe International Standards rferre to In clause 2 of the EN are as follows: 180 Standard DIN Standard 180 128 DIN 180 10209-2, DIN 6-1 and DIN 6-2, DIN 16-1 and DIN 15-2 1s0.544 IN EN 20544 180 1302 DINISO 1902 180.2560 DIN EN 499 180 2098-1 DING776-1 DIN 3581 DIN 6556-1 180.4063 DINEN 24063, 180.5817 DIN EN25817 1806047 —_DINIS0 6947" 180.6167 DIN EN26167 180 10042 DIN EN 30042 ‘Amendments ‘Amendments have been made only to the German version of DIN EN 22669, August 1994 edition. Previous editions 1, 1959-10; DIN 1912-1: 1927-04, 1992-05, 1997-06, 1958-06, 1960-07; 1961-03, 1962-06; DIN 1912-1 "1987-12; DIN 1912-6: 1976-06, 1979-02; DIN EN 22653: 1094-08 Standards referred to {and not Inckided in Normative references and Annex ZA) DIN 6-1 Technical drawings ~ Representation in normal projection ~ Views and spsclal representations DIN 6-2 Technical drawings ~ Representation in normal projection ~ Sectional views DIN 15-1 Technical drawings - Lines ~ Basle principios DIN 15-2 Technical drawings ~ Lines - General appitcation DIN 6776-1 Technical drawings ~ Lettering - Characters DIN 8556-1 Filr metals fr welding stainless and heat resisting steel - Designation and technical delivery conditions At prosont at the stage of craft Continued overeat EN comprises 63 pag (© no pat ct ane ey bo opsueed who Teor parson "Rot, No. DIN EN 22585:1997-08 ‘Br Onsaces att or Nammng et, mt ‘enl pce grup 16 Sloe No 1198 easy usta wm 06 Ne Sth Vorag GM, Darin has exe Hh of fot Ga oy my 87 Uncontrolled copy when printedPage? DIN EN 22863:1007-08, DINEN 499 Covered elactrodes for manual matal arc welding of nan alloy and fine grin steels ~ Classification DINEN 20644 Filer materials for manual welding ~ Size requirements (180 544: 1989) DIN EN 24083 Welding, brazing, soldering and braze welding of metals ~ List of process names and reference numbers {or use in technical documentation (80 4063 1990) DINEN 26617 _Are-welded joints in stool ~ Guidance on qual levels for imperfections (80 5817: 1982) DINEN 28167 Projections for resistance welding (80 8167:1980) DINEN 30042 Are-walded Joints in aluminium and its weldable alloys - Guidance on quality lavels for Imperfections {880 10042: 1992) Uncontrolled copy when printed retaryEUROPEAN STANDARD EN 22553 NORME EUROPEENNE EUROPAISCHE NORM May 1994 Jos 01.100.20; 26.160.40, Descriptors: Welds, soldered joints, brazed Joints, symbols. English version Welded, brazed and soldered joints ‘Symbolic representation on drawings (SO 2553:1992) Joints soudés ot brasés - ‘Schwol8- und Lointhte ~ Symbolische Réprosentations symbolques sur les Darstellung in Zelchnungen 9 | Backing run: hack or backing weld /USAY = oa 10 | Filet weld 11 | Plug weld: plug or slot wald /USA/ 12 | Spot wold 13 | Sean wets 14 | steep-tanked single-V butt weld 15 | Steep-tanked single-bevel butt weld Uncontrolled copy when printed180 2553:1992(€) : fo 'o f il lene | Mea? |) 18 ace joint é, Ye : — oo _ Eck a | 20 | Fold joint ‘welds (symbol 2) withthe weld thickness « shown (see table) 1) Butt welds between plates with raised edges (symbol 1) pot completely penetrated are symbolized na square butt 4 Uncontrolled copy when printedUncontrolled copy when printed 4.2 Combinations of elementary symbols ‘When required, combinations of elementary symbols can be used The elementary symbols are to be combined for welding from both sides in such a manner arranging the applicable elementary symbols symmetrical to the reference line. Typical examples. are given in 180 2553:1992(E) table? and applications for symbolic representation in table a2. WOTE 1 Tabie2 gives a collection of combinations of clementary symbols for symmetrical welds, For the syr- bolic representation the elementary symbole are arranged ‘ymmelrieally atthe reference line (see table A2). For the ‘Use of symbols out of symbolic representation the sym bbols may be represented without the relerence line, Table 2 — Combined symbols for symmetrical welds (examples) Designation ostration Double-v butt weld (X weld) Double-beve! butt weld Double-beve! butt weld with broad root face Double-U butt weld180 2553:1992(€) 4.3 Supplementary symbols ‘Table 3 — Supplementary symbols ‘Shape of weld surtace or weld Elementary symbols may be completed by a symbol characterizing the shape of the exiernal su the shape of the wold. The recommended supplementary symbols are given in table3. ‘The absence of a supplementary symbol means that the shape of the weld surface does not need to be indicated precisely. Examples of combinations of elementary and sup- plementary symbols are given in lables 4 and A.3 Symbol ™ VY LL m7 [aR] NOTE 2 Although it is not forbidden to associate tev- 1) Removable backing xtrip used feral symbols, i is better 10 represent the weld on a sep- ‘rate sketch when symbolization becomes too eiicut Uncontrolled copy when printed reer180 2553:1992() Table4 gives examples of application of the sup- plementary symbols, Table 4 — Examples of application of supplementary symbols Designation Totration ‘Symbat Flat (us) single hut wold TIERS V Convex double-V weld EISSN Concave fillet weld S Flat (sh singe but weld with fat (Rush) backing run YESS Flush fighed single butt weld ENS Fillet weld with eeooth blended face Nt & iS ¥ cmp csiimencamamnan | LS | mess | Z| Vv i 11 Symbol in accordance with ISO 1302; instead! of this symbol the main symbol VW can be ured Uncontrolled copy when printedIs 2553:1992(E) 5 Position of the symbols on drawings 5.1. General The symbols covered by these rules form only part ‘of the complete method of representation (igure 1) which comprises in addition fo the symbot (3) itsett = an arrow line (1) per joint (see fgure2 and figure 3) — 2 dual reference line, consisting of two parallel lines, one continuous and one dashed (2) (ex- ception, see note 3); — 2 certain number of dimensions and conven- tional signs. ores 3. The dashed line can be drawn either above or beneath the continuous ling. sszssssn=zsz see aso 55 and annex 8) For symmetrical welds, the dashed line is unnecessary and should be omitted. 4. The thickness ol lines for arrow line, reference line, symbol and lettering shall be in accordance with the thickness of line for dimensioning in accordance. with 1G0 128 end ISO 2088-1, respectively Uncontrolled copy when printed The purpose of the following rules is to define the location of welds by specifying = the position of the arrow line: = the position of the reference line: — the position of the symbol. ‘The arrow line and the reference tine form the com. plete reference mark. I details are given. e.g. for Brocesses. acceplance levels. position, filler and, auxiliary materials (see clause 7), a tail shall be added at the end of the reference line. 5.2 Relationship between the arrow line and the Joint The examples given in figure2 and figure3 explain the meaning of the terms = "Arrow side” of the joint; — "Other side” of the joint NOTES The position of the atrow in these figures ie chosen for purposes of clarity. Normally, It would be ‘laced immediately adjacent ta the joint NOTES See figure.Iso 2553:1992(E) 1 = row tow 2a » teerence Ine contour Sra) 2p = Keeani (hed = waking wth Figure 1 — Method of representation “other “Anon “Amow “Other a § g 5 yo noe 1) Wdon he snows 1) Weld onthe other side Figure 2 — T joint with one filet weld “aro se “Ow dle “Anew aie “Other ade ote Passed : oe Arrow ie 7 semeiva “Other sido “amow side tom 8” of font A" “Ober se ott 8° Figure 3 — Cruciform joint with two fillet welds Uncontrolled copy when printedUncontrolled copy when printed 10 2553:1992(E) 5.8 Position of the arrow tine The position of the arrow line with respect to the weld is generally of no special significance [see figures 4) and 4b)]. However. in the case ol welds of types 4, 6 and 8 (see table 1), the arrow line shal point towards the plate which is prepared [see fig- ‘ures 4c) and 44)}, ——— The arrow line — joins one end of the continuous reference line Such that it forms an angle with i — shall be completed by an arrow head 5.4 Position of the reference line The reference line shall preferably be drawn parallel to the bottom edge of the drawing. or if impossible perpendicular. Figure 4 — Position of the arrow line10 2559:1992(€) 5.5 Position of the symbol with regard to the \~ The symbol is placed on the dashed line side if reference line the weld (weld face) is on the other side of the joint [see figure 5b)) The symbol is to be placed either above or beneath the reference line, in accordance with the following NOTE _In the case of spot welds made by projection regulation, ‘welding. the projection surface isto be considered 8 the ‘external surface of the weld — The symbot is placed on the continuous line side of the reference line if the weld (weld face) is on the arrow side of the joint [see figure 5 )], 2) To be waldnd on BI To be wolded he ao se on the othr se Figure 5 — Position of the symbol according to the reference line 1" Uncontrolled copy when printed eeeUncontrolled copy when printed 10 2553:1992(€) 6 Dimensioning of welds 61 General rules Each weld symbol may be accompanied by a certain number of dimensions These dimensions are written as follows, in accord- ‘ance with figure 6: a) the main dimensions relative to the cross-section are written on the left-hand side of (te, helore) the symbol b) longitudinal dimensions are written on the right- hand side of (.e. after) the symbol. The method of indicating the main dimensions is defined in table 5. The rules for setting down these dimensions are also given in this table. Figure 6 — Examples of the principle 25 [300 Other dimensions of less importance may be indi- cated if necessary. 6.2. Main dimensions to be shown ‘The dimension thal locales the weld in relation to the edge of the sheet shall nol appear in the ‘symbolization but on the drawing 621. The absence of any indication following the symbol signifies that the weld is lo be continuous ‘over the whole length of the workpiece. 6.22 In the absence of any indication to the con- trary, butl welds are to have complete penetration. 623. For the fillet welds there are Iwo methods to indicate dimensions (see figure 7) Therefore, the letters a of z shall always be placed in front of the value of the corresponding dimension as follows: oats (em To indicate deep penetration of filet welds the throat thickness is s, see figure 8 6.2.4 Inthe case of plug or slot welds with bevelled ‘edges. itis the dimension at the bottom of the hole which shall be taken into consideration zzav2 Z Figure 7 — Methods of indicating dimensions for fillet welds180 2553:1992(€) NOTE — For deep penetration of fillet welds, the dimensions are indicated at 1846 1s, lor example. Figure 8 — Methods of indicating dimensions for deep penetration of fillet welds Uncontrolled copy when printed aaaIso 2553:1992(6) Table 5 — Main dimensions We. Designation of welds Miastration | Butt weld between plates with mo Taised edges a Continuous filet weld ‘ Intermittent fillet weld “ Uncontrolled copy when printed1S0 2553:1992(E) sat SE A ininimum distance from the surface of the part tothe bottom of the ll nem ot at at of ; Labial (see 6.2.1) ae oe ae ee eee sll rine, men [see 6.2.1 and footnote 1) to table) ° height of the fargest isosceles triangle that can be inscribed in the ma aX 7 side of he argest isosceles angle that can bn insribed inthe aX (see 621 and 6.2.2) 7 Tenth of weld (without and cater) (2: dames betwen spent wl sone a\ ante , umber of weld elements z\omtted (toe No. 3) (100 623) oy Uncontrolled copy when printed oem ated180 2553:1992(€) ‘Table 5 — Main dimensions (concluded) No. Designation of welds Wusivation 14 5 | Staagered intermittent filet ll wala Pal , ‘Seam weid 8 Plug weld ° Spot weld ad by urna ec dnt 8 cama Uncontrolled copy when printed180 2553:1992(€) Teecription {see No 4) a nxt fle) nxt [e) z axl fle) ZV nxt [ley (200 623) } (eae Wo. c nxtle) " (800 No. 4) ‘spacing ’ slinmater of spot (ove 024) at of sot ‘see No 4 co omlle) win of wat . (s00 No.4 Ce df Tote) 4 ameter of hte aOnate Uncontrolled copy when printed wIso 2553:1992(€) 7 Complementary indications Complementary indications may be necessary in order to specily some other characteristics of welds, For example: TA. Peripheral welds When the weld is to be made all around a part, the symbol is a circle, as shown in figures Figure 8 — Indication of peripheral weld 72 Fleld or site welds {A flag is to be used lo indicate the field or site weld, as shown in figure 10, Figure 10 — Indication of feld or site weld 7.3 “Indication of the welding process Wt required. the welding process is to he symbolized by a number written between the two branches of a 0 Uncontrolled copy when printed fork. al the end of the reference line remote from the reference line. Figure 11 gives an example of its use. The ist giving the correspondance belween the fumbers and the process is given in ISO 4063, 23 Figure 11 — indication of welding process 7.4 Sequence of information in the tall of the reference mark The information for joints and the dimensions can be supplemented by further information in the tal in the following order — process (e.g. in accordance with 180 4063); — acceptance level (e.g in accordance with 180 5817 and ISO 10042) - working position (eg. in accordance with 180 6947) = Miller materials (eg. in accordance with ISO 544, 180 2560. ISO 3581), The individual items are to be separated by / (solidus) In addition, a ¢! specific instruc erence sign Josed tall is possible which indicates mn (@.9. procedure sheet) by a ret at] Figure 12 — Reference InformationEXAMPLE Single-V butt weld with backing run (see figure 13), produced by manual metal-arc welding (reference number 111 in accordance with ISO 4063), required acceptance level in accordance with 1SO $817. flat position PA in accordance with 1SO 6947, covered electrode ISO 2560-E 51 2 RR 22 mustration 180 2553:1992(6) 8 Examples for application of spot and seam joints In the case of seam and spot joints (welded, brazed ‘or soldered). joints are made at the interface be tween the two lapped parts or by meltthrough of fone of the two parts (see figures 14 and 15), Symbote representation 1vso 9817.07 S=C iso werPar 160 25008 51 2A 22 tnnnso s817 07 ‘SO @7PA 150 200 S12 RR 22 Figure 13 — Single-V butt weld with backing run = with of nova 1 Neng of sar weld (el = wa tc Figure 14 — Intermittent resistance seam welds ® Uncontrolled copy when printed cela ne180 2553:1992(€) raion Srmbaterereceenion i ate) eK | EGRESS + Fowiew PARIZZZZA KKK Figure 15 — Spot welds 2» Uncontrolled copy when printed CremeUncontrolled copy when printed 180 2553:1992(E)180 2553:1992(E) Annex A. (informative) Examples of use of symbols Tables A.1 10 A. give some examples of the use of symbols. The representations shown are given simply for explanation Table A.1| — Examples of the use of elementary symbols Representation we | CSET, | anne enti 6 Go = Be bom ie ‘ween plates with SS b= SJ raised edges IR 1 Square butt weld ll 2 Uncontrolled copy when printed150 2553:1992(E) ‘Symbolization a a (eee eee. re Uncontrolled copy when printed180 2553:1992(€) Table A.1 — Examples of the use of elementary symbols (continued) Representation Designation ™) oextezieer | meen og Ie : my yom) q eae SS V as ipsa be cactus — 3 is | [yo cE Single-beval butt weld “Tov 4 Uncontrolled copy when printed150 2553:1992(6) Symbotization K me Ose |e | | { { | I | I fogess a | : 7 t I P fk B 7| = Uncontrolled copy when printed180 2553:1992(6) ‘Table A.1 — Examples of the use of elementary symbols (continued) Representation Designation ‘symbol No. | quumbors rater stration ‘otabie Eq fi & Single-bevel butt ‘weld ‘Single-bevel butt weld with broad ‘oat face 4 SN ss PA 1 £ k co=- Sl ; Ki ss Co Q yoy) k & pm S Single-U butt ‘weld = . 7 » f bn « : W be Uncontrolled copy when printed Fetaeer10 2553:1992(E) Symbolization TR | “= 8 S Uncontrolled copy when printedIso 2553:1992(€) Table A.1 — Examples of the use of elementary symbols (continued) wc a ony oa EO + 15 9) k oo een Ne BP a . A : Se : | 10 : Uncontrolled copy when printed180 2553:1992(€) Symbolization sapenty saanuneh NENG mney MS. oan = Uncontrolled copy when printed Pace180 2553:1992(6) Table A.1 — Examples of the use of elementary symbols (continued) Representation Designation ‘Symbol No. | (Numbers refer Mostration to table) |. : i 19 Fit weld 20 10 a” Uncontrolled copy when printed retanc10 2553:1992(6) Uncontrolled copy when printed1S0 2553:1992(€) ‘Table A.1 — Examples of the use of elementary symbols (continued) Representation Designation ‘Symbol No. | quumbere rafer Lessee e te tablet) F r Fo Spot wold 2 * eee 2 Uncontrolled copy when printed180 2553:1992(E) ‘Symbotization AE rrr EA ir Be FF Uncontrolled copy when printed150 2853:1992(E) ‘Table At — Examples of the use of elementary symbols (concluded) Representation Designation Ne. cmanb ne inustation © &} ] © . i Seam weld ad y 3 7” E-=---4 z u Uncontrolled copy when printedIso 2553:1992(€) ‘Symbotization Uncontrolled copy when printed ccnaIso 2553:1992(€) Table A.2 — Examples of combinations of elementary symbols Representation aero te | ees tmateaton wa eet Butt weld between yy t & plates with raised a oi snc vd 9 geere ban ootd a aeaaceais anal ia nena aacaaeeanaed| lle See & pment os Se : Single-V butt weld py 4 my ----4 : V3 ‘and backing run wv? 4 3-9 Aopen te sc Uncontrolled copy when printedISO 2553:1992(€) ‘Symbolization Bir Se | Fir |180 2553:1992(6) of combinations of elementary symbols (continued) Representation Designation ‘Symbol No | (wumbers reter to Wustration table) H+ -£-1.@- i Double bevel butt wald Vs (K weld) ary b»»»n»n20 K Double V butt weld with broad root face : Ys 5-5 Double bevel Butt weld ‘with broad roat face 6 6-6 fromm OO Double U butt weld ° a bona 17 Baa Gay Ba Uncontrolled copy when printed oa180 2553:1992(E) Uncontrolled copy when printed = =”180 2553:1992() ‘Table A.2 — Examples of combinations of elementary symbols (concluded) Designation eat No. | (umber reler to table) Mustation Representation Double J burt weld u| P8 OG ae 1 Single V butt weld V3 t2 | and single U but weld Y7 3-7 K by ny 13 Fillet weld Aw and filet weld Ko | 10-10 yu 40 Uncontrolled copy when printed180 2553:1992(6) ‘ither1S0 2559:1992(€) ‘Table A.3 — Examples of combinations of elementary and supplementary symbols ‘Representation wo. |— symbot Wotton og ao 2 yyy 42 Uncontrolled copy when printed cee150 2553:1992(6) Ala | rr yas & 4] |180 2553:1992(6) ‘Table A.3 — Examples of combinations of elementary and supplementary symbots (concluded) No. | symbol tttration oe e} JO- : eet 09999999901 Q & ff pe W r] ot copy when printed180 2553:1992(E) Symbolization cither o Uncontrolled copy when printed180 2553:1992(6) No. IMustration - 3 ¢. 5 4 TITSTTTTTTTTT a Uncontrolled copy when printedSymbolization180 2553:1992(E) ‘Table A.A — Examples of exceptional cases (concluded) No. IMustration Representation [TTT fo 4 dn) $= de> NOTE 1 When the arrow cannot point 16 @ Join, symbolization cannol be used. Uncontrolled copy when printed180 2553:1992(€) Symbolizaton ot recommended 4k = Ach ae Uncontrolled copy when printed180 2553:1992(6) Annex B (informative) Guidance for converting drawings made in accordance with ISO 2553:1974 into the new system in accordance with ISO 2553:1991 ‘As an interim solution for converting old drawings made in accordance with ISO 2553:1974, Welds representation on drawings, the following examples show acceptable methods. This shall. ho sidered as a provisional solution only during the change-over period, ~ Symbolle f. be con- For new drawings, the dual-reference shall always be used. Figure B.1 — Weld on arrow side ZIN30 a5 300 Figure 8.2 — Weld on other side NOTE 8 When converting drawings made to one of the methods E or A in ISO 2553:1874 into this new system, its e8- pecially important for fillet welds to add the letter 2 oF 7 in rant of that dimension as the use of dimensioning log length 2) or throat thickness (al has been connected withthe position of weld symbol on the reference ne Uncontrolled copy when printedPage 63 EN 22569°7004 ‘Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to International publications with their relevant European publications This European Standard incorporstes by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to of revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment of revision, For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to epplies (including amendments). Publication Year Title END Year TSO 544 1989 Filler materials of manual welding- EN 20544 1991 size requirements 150 40631990 Welding, brazing, soldering, and braze welding EN 24063 1991 LL of metals ~ Nomenclature of processes and refe- Fence numbers for symbolic representation on drawings TSO 58171992 _Arc- welded joints in steel - Guidance on quality EN 258171992 levels for imperfections ISO 8167 1989 Projections for resistance welding EN 281671992 TSO 10042 1992 Aro-welded joints in aluminium and its weldable EN 30042 (1994 loys + Guidance on qualty levels for impertec- ions 3 Uncontrolled copy when printed