Beams are widely used in all kinds of building structures for support. They usually welded to other beams used for supporting the ceiling. Those who are not familiar with construction and welding terminology may ask the question how to make welded beams. They probably want to find out the procedure for welding the beams to install them. The procedure varies to a great extent on the size of the beams which are being used. It also depends on whether any kind of fasteners are used for fixing the beam, and the welding options which are used.   Typically a beam is welded in four different areas so that it is fixed properly, and does not move. The welding is done at the top flange of the beam, top web, bottom flange and bottom web. There are different types of welding available, like fillet welding , groove welding and butt welding, the final choice depends on connection between the welded beam and material to which it is attached. The bevel angle also depends on the welding method which is used, for plasma welding the angle is larger at 45 degree while for oxy acetylene welding the recommended groove angle is different. Depending on how the connection is made, a beam cutting machine is used to cut the beam so that it can be welded properly. If some fasteners being used to the attach the beam to another surface, the welding is only to supplement the connection. So no cutting of the beam is required. In other cases, a single groove, single groove with nose, double groove and double groove with nose are the cutting options for the beam so that it will get fixed properly after it is welded. The amount of welding will depend on the weight of the beam, if the beam is heavier more welding will be required to ensure that the connection is stable.