Pipe Position Welding [upd] May 2026

In rolled welding (1G), gravity helps you. In position welding (5G, 6G, 2G), gravity is your enemy. Here is how the variables change:

refers to joining pipes in fixed orientations (horizontal, vertical, or inclined). Unlike rolled welds, the welder must fight gravity, adjust travel speed, and change rod angles constantly. pipe position welding

#ASMEB31 #PipeWeldingTechniques #WeldEngineering #NDT #6G Headline: 5G vs 6G: Can you weld where you can't roll? In rolled welding (1G), gravity helps you

Welding a pipe on a bench in the 1G (rolled) position is one thing. Welding it in the field where you can’t rotate it? That is the true test of craftsmanship. In rolled welding (1G)