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Table J2.1: Effective Throat of Partial-Joint-Penetration Groove Welds

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Welding ProcessWelding Position
F (flat),
H (horizontal),
V (vertical),
OH (overhead)
Groove Type
(AWS D1.1,
Figure 5.2)
Effective Throat
Shielded metal arc (SMAW)AllJ or U groovedepth of groove
Gas metal arc (GMAW) Flux cored arc (FCAW)60° V
Submerged arc (SAW)FJ or U groove 60° bevel or V
Gas metal arc (GMAW) Flux cored arc (FCAW)F, H45° beveldepth of groove
Shielded metal arc (SMAW)All45° beveldepth of groove
minus 1/8 in.
(3 mm)
Gas metal arc (GMAW) Flux cored arc (FCAW)V, OH