What is 2G in SMAW?

2G Position In the 2G welding position, the pipe is in the vertical position and can be rotated along the vertical (Y) axis. The welder’s position remains stationary. Welding is performed on the side of the pipe in a horizontal direction.

What is a 2G weld test?

A 2G weld test checks your proficiency at producing welds that meet specific criteria for the finished weld and includes: Welding two horizontal beveled plates. Proper setup. Making the weld with or without a backer plate.

What is a 2G weld?

The 2G welding position is one in which the pipe is vertical and the weld axis is horizontal. The welder welds from the pipe’s side in a horizontal welding orientation. Butt welds are placed horizontally in this position.

What is 3G in SMAW?

1 SMAW 3G welding certification by itself certifies a welder to weld in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions, without taking the flat and horizontal welding certifications.

What is a 3G weld?

Welding in a 3G position means moving the torch vertically, up and down across a surface. This is in contrast with 1G (flat surface welding), 2G (horizontal welding), and 4G (overhead ceiling welding).

What is 4G welding?

A 4G weld test is a type of welding test that enables welders to obtain certification. What 4G weld in general covers is the position of which the welders can perform his welding services and get the job done.

What is a 4G weld?

With this key in mind, what 4G mainly covers is Overhead Groove Welding. Meaning, the ability of welding metals to be joined together in an overhead position. Since this is the fourth, that most likely means that it is the hardest to do from the rest of the welding positions.

What is G in welding position?

What Are the Welding Symbols for the Different Positions?

Welding Symbol	Welding Position	Weld Type
1 G	Flat position	Groove weld
2 F	Horizontal position	Fillet weld
2 G	Horizontal position	Groove weld
3 F	Vertical position	Fillet weld