Skip welds are made by placing short 13-19 mm long weld segments in random locations along the joint and then filling in the spaces. What is this type of weld called?

• A. A step weld
• B. A random weld
• C. A stitch weld
• D. A skip weld

Answer: (D)

Intermittent welding is used to control heat input and minimize distortion by not making a continuous bead along the joint. When you lay down short weld segments at various locations along the seam and then fill in the remaining gaps, you’re performing a skip weld. The defining idea is a discontinuous weld pattern that leaves spaces between the welds, which can be filled later as needed. This pattern contrasts with a stitch weld (more evenly spaced short beads), a step weld (a stepped, offset pattern), or terms that imply a continuous weld. So the described approach matches the skip weld concept.