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Pipe Welding
Techniques
Welding Positions
• 1F
1G
• 2F
2G
5G • 2FR
6G • 4F
• 5F
1G Position
Fixed Position
Best to use a split
bead technique
2FR Position
A split bead
technique is best
used.
Rotated
4F Position
Not Rotated.
Progression may be up
or down.
Split beads or weaves
can be used on 5F-up
welds, split beads are
best used on 5F-down
welds.
Fill Pass Cover Pass
Root Pass Hot Pass
Progression (vertical)
Up
deeper penetration
Higher deposit rate (lb/hr)
Down
faster (point to point)
less dilution
Root Opening
Root Faces
Root Face
Butt Joint Preparation
(With Backing)
Root faces - 0
450 included angle
Remove all mill scales and rust
Tacking - not in groove
Tack away from coupon area.
Flush on backing
Butt Joint Preparation
(Joints without backing)
700
300
450
Craters