🔧 Welding Joint Types & Symbols – Simple Explanation Visit weldfabworld.com Welding is not just about melting metal. Each welding joint type has a specific shape and symbol, and every one is used for a reason. Here’s a simple way to understand it 👇 Butt Welds Used when two metal plates are joined edge to edge. Examples: Square, V, U, and J joints. 👉 Common in pipelines, tanks, and structural steel. Fillet Weld One of the most popular welds. Used when metals meet at an angle (like L or T shape