Consumeables Catalog - Lincoln Electric

PIPELINER ® CONSUMABLES
Electrode Selection Guide
Common Pipe Joint Designs
A common weld joint for thinner walled pipe is
the “API” fitup with a 60 degree included angle,
a 1.6 mm (1/16 in) and 1.6 mm (1/16 in).
60˚
60˚
3/64-1/16 in. 3/64-1/16 in.
(1.0-1.6 mm) (1.0-1.6 mm)
Wall thickness 3/4 in)], a compound bevel can be used. The amount
of material required to fill a compound bevel joint is less
than that for a 60 degree included angle preparation, so
productivity may be increased.
T
T
20˚
30˚
20˚
30˚
1/16 in. 1/16 in.
(1.6 mm) (1.6 mm)
1/16-5/64 in. 1/16-5/64 in.
(1.6-2.0 mm) (1.6-2.0 mm)
Wall thickness >3/4 in (>20 mm)
2/3 T
1/3 T
2/3 T
1/3 T
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