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Technology and
Livelihood
Education
SMAW NCI Quarter 1–
Module 10
INTERPRET TECHNICAL
DRAWINGS

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Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines
Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
SMAW Module 10 : Interpret Technical Drawings
First Edition, 2020
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Technology and
Livelihood
Education
SMAW NCI Quarter 1–
Module 10
INTERPRET TECHNICAL
DRAWINGS

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Introductory Message

For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 7 Alternative

Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Interpret TechnicalDrawings.

This module contains information and suggested learning activities on

Interpreting drawings and Symbols. It includes instruction and procedure on how to
Interpret Drawings and Symbols. Completion of this module will help you better
understand the succeeding module on Contributing to Quality System. And also, this
module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
Table of Contents

What I Need to Know 1

What I Know 1
What’s In 2

Learning Outcome 2
What’s New 4
What is It 5
What’s More 14
What I Have Learned 14
What I Can Do 15
Assessment 15
Additional Activities 17
Answer Key 18
References 19
WhatWhat
I needI know
to know?

This module was designed the learner to demonstrates an understanding of

the concepts and underlying principles in interpreting simple technical drawings in
SMAW. And also, in this lesson the learner independently reads and interprets
technical drawings.

After going through this module, you will be able to interpret simple technical
drawings specifically:

1. Identify weld symbols and welding symbols according to plans.

2. Draw technical welding symbols.

Pre-Test

Directions: Read and analyze the statement carefully. Choose the best answer and
write the letter only in your SMAW activity notebook.
1. Which part of welding symbol is always drawn parallel to the bottom edge of
the drawing, or to the base line of a particular view?
a) Arrow c) Reference line
b) Basic welding symbol d) Tail
2. Which part of welding symbol indicates the position of the weld?
a) Arrow c) Reference line
b) Basic welding symbol d) Tail
3. Which part of welding symbol is added to the symbol only when special notes
are required?
a) Arrow c. Reference line
b) Basic welding symbol d. Tail

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What’s
4. Which symbol in?to the basic AWS welding symbol to indicate that a weld
added
is to be made at the job site, rather than in a fabricating shop?
a. Backing symbol c. Melt through
b. Field weld symbol d. Weld all around
Which symbol is a complete joint penetration for a joint welded from one side and
visible root reinforcement is produced?
a. Backing symbol c. Melt through
b. Field weld symbol d. Weld all around

Direction: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the best answer and
write the letter only in your SMAW activity notebook.

1. Which thick solid line used to show the visible shape of the object?
a) Center line d) Object line
b) Extension line e) Short break line
c) Hidden line

2. What type of alphabetical line is a heavy irregular line drawn freehand that is used to
show a short break to conserve space on a drawing?

a) Center line d) Object line

b) Extension line e) Short break line
c) Hidden line

3. Which broken line is made up of a series of short and long clashes or alternately
spaced, to show the center of circles, arcs, and symmetrical objects?
a) Center line d) Object line
b) Extension line e) Short break line
c) Hidden line
4. What type of broken line with medium thickness is used to show the edges and
outline not visible to the eye?

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a) Center line d) Object line
b) Extension line e) Short break line
c) Hidden line

5. Which fine lines extend from the object with a slight break between and is used to
show dimensioning points.
a) Center line
b) Extension line
c) Hidden line

LESSON
Interpret Technical Drawings
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Performance Standard

Reads and interprets simple technical drawings.

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What’s new?

Directions: Match column A with column B, then write the letter of your choice in
your SMAW activity notebook.

No. Column A Column B

a. Bead
1
b. Double V Butt Head
2
c. Fillet
3
d. Single V Butt
4
e. Weld all around
5
f. Length of Weld
6 E
g. Groove Angle
7 L h. Dimension Line
8 i. Root Opening
P
j. Pitch of Weld
9 A
k. Groove Weld Size
10 R

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What is it?

Welding Symbol

Location of Elements: The elements of a welding symbol have standard locations

with respect to each other.

Location Significance of Arrow: The arrow element in a welding symbol in

conjunction with the reference line determines the arrow side and other side of a
weld.

References: When a specification, process, test, or other references are needed to

clarify a welding symbol, the reference is placed in a tail on the welding symbol. The
letters complete joint penetration (CJP) may be used in the tail of the arrow to
indicate that a complete joint penetration groove weld is required, regardless of the
type of weld or joint preparation. The tail may be omitted when no specification,
process, or other reference is required with a welding symbol.

Dimensions: Dimensions of a weld are shown on the same side of the reference
line as the weld symbol. The size of the weld is shown to the left of the weld symbol,
and the length of the weld is placed on the right. If a length is not given, the weld
symbol applies to that portion of the joint between abrupt changes in the direction of
welding or between specified dimension lines. If a weld symbol is shown on each
side of the reference line, dimensions are required to be given for each weld even
though both welds are identical.

The term weld symbol and welding symbol have different meanings. A weld symbol
indicates the required type of weld. The welding symbol includes the weld symbol
and supplementary information. A complete welding symbol consists of the following
elements:

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 Reference line
 Arrow
 Basic weld symbol
 Dimensions and other data
 Supplementary symbol
 Finish symbol
 Tail
 Specification, process and other references

Location of Elements of a Welding Symbol

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Legend:

F Finish Symbol
A Groove Angle: included angle of countersink for plug welds
R Root Opening; depth of filling for plug and slot welds.
S Depth of Bevel: size or strength for certain welds
E Groove Weld Size
L Length of Weld
P Pitch of Weld: center-to-center spacing
T Tail of Weld: specification, process of other reference (omitted
when reference is not used)
N Number of Spot, Stud, or Projection Welds
◄ Field Weld
Weld All Around

Contour Symbol

In your welding work, you may be required to work from these drawings; therefore
you should understand the use and meaning of these symbols.

MEANING & USE OF SYMBOLS

An arc welding symbol consists of the main four parts

1. A reference line
2. An arrow.
3. A basic welding symbol
4. A tail

Reference line

Tail

Arrow

Basic Weld Symbol

The basic symbol indicates the type of weld.

(Butt, fillet, etc.)

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1. The reference line is a line connected to the arrow. The position of the basic
symbol above or beneath this line determines the location of the weld. The reference
line is always drawn parallel to the bottom edge of the drawing, or to the base line of
a particular view.

Reference point

2. The arrow indicates the position of the weld; it is drawn at an angle from the end
of the reference line to one side of the joint. This side is called the 'arrow side of the
joint'. The opposite side is called the other side of the joint.

Other Side of Arrow side of joint

Joint

Arrow

Arrow location

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Welds on the "arrow side of the joint‟ are shown by inverting the weld symbol and
placing it beneath the reference line.
Reference line

Arrow

Basic Weld Symbol

Symbol Indicating Fillet Weld at Arrow Side of Joint

1. Welds on the "other side of the joint‟ are shown by placing the symbols above
the reference line.

Basic Weld Symbol

Symbol indicating fillet welds on the other side of joint.

2. Welds on both sides of the joint are shown by placing the weld symbol above
and below the reference line.

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Fillet weld both sides of the joint

2. Basic weld symbols describe the type of weld to be made. This symbol is a
miniature drawing of the metal's edge preparation prior to welding. The basic
weld symbol is only part of the entire AWS welding symbol.

WELD SYMBOL WELDINGSYMBOL

Square Groove

V Groove
V
Single U

Bevel Groove

J Groove

V Groove both
sides

Square Groove both sides

Double U Groove

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4. The tail is added to the symbol only when special notes are required. A number or
letter code used inside the tail direct the welder to special notes located elsewhere
on the drawing. These notes may specify the heat treatment, welding process used,
or other information not given on the welding symbol.

TAIL

Supplementary Symbols

Supplementary symbols can be placed above or below the basic symbol, or at the
intersection of the reference line and the arrow. Dimensions and reference to
specifications, or welding procedures may also be added.

1. Weld all around is a circle drawn on the welding symbol, indicating that the
described weld is to be made all around the part.

2. Field weld symbol is a symbol added to the basic AWS welding symbol to
indicate that a weld is to be made at the job site (“ in the field”), rather than in a
fabricating shop.

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3. Melt through is a complete joint penetration for a joint welded from one side and
visible root reinforcement is produced.

4. Backing symbol is an open rectangular box used in combination with a groove

weld symbol located on the reference line indicating that locating materials is
required on the opposite side control penetration.

5. Spacer symbol is an open box that intersects the reference line, indicating that a
spacer is placed between joint.

Contour and Finish Symbol

1. Flush contour symbol is located on the same side as the symbol and indicates
the weld should be approximately a flat plane with the surface.

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2. Convex contour symbol is located on the side as the symbol and indicates that
the weld should be raised or convex shape.

3. Concave contour symbol is located on the same side as the symbol indicates
that the weld should be concave shape.

4. If the contour requires finishing, a finishing symbol will be sued in conjunction with
the contour symbol, a letter G indicate grinding, C indicate shipping, M indicate
machining, and U indicate unspecified which local method should be used.

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What’s
What Imore?
have learned

Directions: Draw the following Weld symbol. Write your answer in your SMAW
activity notebook.
1. Single U
2. Square Groove
3. V Groove
4. Bevel Groove
5. J Groove

Directions: Identify the following numbered parts of welding symbols given below
Write your answer in your SMAW activity notebook.

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What
Assessment
I can do

Directions: Draw the following numbered welding symbols. Write your answer in your
SMAW activity notebook.

1. Double U Groove
2. J Groove both sides
3. Bevel Groove both sides
4. V groove
5. Square Groove both sides

Directions: Match column A with column B. Choose the letter of your choice. Write
your answer in your SMAW activity notebook.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1 L a. Contour Symbol
b. Groove Weld Size
2 F
c. Root Opening
3 N
d. Depth of Bevel
4 A
e. Groove Angle
5 P
f. Finish Symbol
6 T
g. Length of Weld
7 h. Number of Spot
8 S i. Pitch of weld
9 R j. Root Opening
10 E k. Tail of Weld

Direction: Read and analyze the statement carefully. Choose the correct answer

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and write the letter only in your SMAW activity notebook.

11. What type of contour symbol is located on the same side as the symbol indicates
that the weld should be concave shape?
a. Backing symbol c. Convex contour symbol
b. Concave contour symbol d. Flush contour symbol

12. What type of contour symbol is located on the side as the symbol and indicates
that the weld should be raised or convex shape?
a. Backing symbol c. Convex contour symbol
b. Concave contour symbol d. Flush contour symbol

13. What type of contour symbol is located on the same side as the symbol and
indicates the weld should be approximately a flat plane with the surface?
a. Backing symbol c. Convex contour symbol
b. Concave contour symbol d. Flush contour symbol

14. Which groove weld symbol is an open rectangular box used in combination
located on the reference line indicating that materials is required on the opposite side
control penetration?
a. Backing symbol c. Spacer
b. Melt through d. Weld all around

15. Which indicates the position of the weld that is drawn at an angle from the end of
the reference line to one side of the joint?
a. Arrow c. Dimensions
b. Chain line d. Reference line

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Additional Activities

Directions: Identify the following numbered types of welding symbols given below.
Write your answer in your SMAW activity notebook.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

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What’s New What’s More What I Have Learned
Answer 1.Key
a 1. Arrow
2. c 1. 2. Reference
3. b point
What I Know 4. e 2. 3. Weld Symbol
1. c 5. d 4. Tail
2. a 6. k 3. V
3. d 7. f
4. b 8. j 4.
5. c 9. g
5.
10. i
What’s In
What I Can Do
1. d
2. e
1.
3. a
4. c
5. d 2.

Assessment AdditionalActivities
1. g 1. Square
3.
2. f groove
3. h 2. Bevel groove 4.
4. e 3. Double Bevel
5. i groove
6. k 4. V groove
5.
7. a 5. Double V
8. d groove
9. c 6. J groove
10. b 7. Double J
11. b groove
12. c 8. U groove
13. d 9. Double U
14. b groove
15. a

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References

 Gower A. Kennedy, “Welding Technology, Second Edition, June 1,1982.

 Kaveh Sadighi, Welding Inspection Technology, Workbook, American

Welding Society Education Services, August 27, 2013

 Larry Jeffus and Harold V. Johnson , Welding Principles and Applications,

Delmar, 1988

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