| Material Thickness of Thicker part joined, mm | Minimum Effective Throat Thickness, mm |
| To 6 Inclusive | 3 |
| Over 6 to 12 | 5 |
| Over 12 to 20 | 6 |
| Over 20 to 40 | 8 |
| Over 40 to 60 | 10 |
| Over 60 to 150 | 12 |
| Over 150 | 16 |