01053015 MANUFACTURING; Department of Mechanical Engineering, KMITL
©2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. M P Groover, Principles of Modern Manufacturing
Groove Welds
Usually requires part edges to be shaped into a groove to facilitate weld penetration
Edge preparation increases cost of parts fabrication
Grooved shapes include square, bevel, V, U, and J, in single or double sides
Most closely associated with butt joints