Positions | Pipe Welding

| Position | Pipe Axis | Pipe Rotates? | Welding Axis | Typical Welding Process | Difficulty | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Horizontal | Yes | Flat (top) | MIG, Stick, FCAW | Low | | 2G | Vertical | No | Horizontal | Stick, TIG | Medium | | 5G | Horizontal | No | Vertical | Stick, TIG | High | | 6G | 45° Incline | No | All directions | TIG root + Stick/MIG fill | Very High |

When welding in fixed positions (5G and 6G), the welder must adjust parameters to counteract gravity: pipe welding positions