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STUD
WELDING
ACCOMMODATING THE FILLET
When a stud is end-welded, a fillet forms around its base with the fillet dimensions being
closely controlled by the design of the ferrule used. Since the diameter of the fillet is gen-
erally larger than the diameter of the stud, some consideration is required in the design of
mating parts. Counter bore and counter sink methods are commonly used. Dimensions will
vary with studs and ferrules. Additional methods of accommodating fillet include over sized
clearance holes, use of a gasket material around the fillet or use of a dog type construction.
FILLET CLEARANCE FOR ELECTRIC-ARC WELDED FULL BASE STUDS
Stud Size Counterbore 90° Countersink
(inches) (inches) (inches)
ABC
1/4 0.437 0.125 0.125
5/16 0.500 0.125 0.125
3/8 0.593 0.125 0.125
7/16 0.656 0.187 0.125
1/2 0.750 0.187 0.187
5/8 0.875 0.218 0.187
3/4 1.125 0.312 0.187
(a) Oversize clearance hole (c) Dog clamp(b) Gasket material
Welded studs designed with reduced
weld bases so that weld fillet does not
exceed maximum diameter of fasten-
er. This design is not recommended if
fastener strength is important.
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