Pipe Welding Positions Diagram Link

In these positions, the pipe is fixed in place (clamped or hung). The welder must move around the pipe, or the welding head must orbit the pipe. This simulates field conditions where rotating large spools is impossible.

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| Position Code | Pipe Axis | Rotation Status | Weld Face Orientation | Gravity Effect | Skill Level | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Horizontal | Rotating | Flat | Puddle held in joint | Entry Level | | 2G | Vertical | Fixed | Horizontal | Puddle sags downward | Moderate | | 5G | Horizontal | Fixed | Varies (Flat->OH) | Changes continuously | High | | 6G | 45° Inclined | Fixed | Varies (All angles) | Complex sliding forces | Expert | | 6GR | 45° Inclined | Fixed | Restricted Access | Complex + Obstruction | Master | In these positions, the pipe is fixed in

The pipe is standing vertically on its end. The weld joint is horizontal, and the welder moves around the pipe. is the ultimate test of manual dexterity and

In the 1G position, the pipe is placed horizontally on its axis. The key feature here is that the pipe is while the welder remains in a stationary, flat position.