{"id":895,"date":"2022-01-14T15:39:53","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T15:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mewelding.com\/?p=895"},"modified":"2022-03-26T01:10:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-26T01:10:59","slug":"butt-weld-vs-socket-weld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mewelding.com\/butt-weld-vs-socket-weld\/","title":{"rendered":"Butt Weld Vs Socket Weld: How Are They Different?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Welding techniques in piping industry have expanded significantly over the last few decades to provide better outcomes for welding tasks. As a result of it, there are plenty of welding processes and techniques present today, ultimately making it difficult to choose the right one for a specific welding job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Welders need to thoroughly understand how the different welding techniques and weld types work and their benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we shall talk about two different weld types<\/a><\/strong>: the butt weld vs socket weld. They both have characteristics that are essential to improve your weld joint. However, their applications vary, depending on the tasks they are used for. This article has been written keeping in mind the ASME B16 standard, which deals with pipes and fittings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, which one should you consider? The choice ultimately depends on your needs and requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s take a look at these two weld types and some of the differences between them!<\/p>\n\n\n\nButt Weld<\/h2>\n\n\n\n