A Symbol in Which a Circle Is Below the Reference

question 92

Multiple Choice

A symbol in which a circle is below the reference line and tangent to it has the number 200 mm shown to the right of the circle. Directly below the circle is the number 6 in parentheses. The letters "SMAW" are shown in the tail. What does this symbol signify?

• A) Spot welds 200 mm in diameter are to be placed on the arrow side of the object. There are to be 6 welds, each placed with the shielded metal arc welding process.
• B) 6 spot welds are to be placed on the arrow side of the object 200 mm apart with the welds placed with the shielded metal arc welding process.
• C) Seam welds are to be placed on the arrow side of the object, 200 mm apart with the welds penetrating a distance of 6 mm.
• D) A weld all around with a thickness of 200 mm is to be placed with a penetration of 6 mm.
• E) None of the above. This is an incorrect symbol.

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