Can multiple types of NDE be identified on one symbol on any side or in the center of a reference line symbol?

Can multiple types of NDE be identified on one symbol on any side or in the center of a reference line symbol?

• A. True.
• B. False.
• C. Only certain NDE types can be combined.
• D. Depends on the symbol.

Answer: (A)

Multiple NDE methods can be shown for the same weld on one symbol. The welding symbol system is built to convey all inspections performed at that location, and you can add the different NDE marks on the same reference line—on either side or in the center—to indicate the methods used. This lets a single weld note reflect that more than one non-destructive test was applied (for example, radiography plus UT or MT, PT, etc.), without needing separate symbols for each method. The placement choices (side or center) communicate the scope of the coverage, but the key point is that combining NDE types on one symbol is allowed to reflect multiple inspections.

Multiple NDE methods can be shown for the same weld on one symbol. The welding symbol system is built to convey all inspections performed at that location, and you can add the different NDE marks on the same reference line—on either side or in the center—to indicate the methods used. This lets a single weld note reflect that more than one non-destructive test was applied (for example, radiography plus UT or MT, PT, etc.), without needing separate symbols for each method. The placement choices (side or center) communicate the scope of the coverage, but the key point is that combining NDE types on one symbol is allowed to reflect multiple inspections.