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Pipe Welding
Techniques
Positions
• 1G • 1F
• 2G • 2F
• 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
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 Preperation
(Joints without backing)
1/16-1/8
Open Root Technique
• Use root opening to allow increase in amperage
for smoother welding
• Whip backwards for penetration
• Whip forwards to reduce penetration
• Do Not Weave a root pass.
• Maintain a short arc gap
• Stay slightly in front of the puddle at all times.
Use the keyholing technique.
Restarts
•Stagger all starts and stops or use runon, runoff tabs
•Feather all restarts & start on top, or start in front and
remelt
•Don’t restart in a coupon area.
•Also stagger all beads on a single pass.
•Use a longer arc length when starting a weld.
Compare interpass grinding
techniques vs. no interpass
grinding.
Craters
• Fill craters by welding into the previous
weld start
• Use a short arc length to control heat.
Wagon Tracks
Watch these areas. Be sure to keep it melted into these spots.
Electrode Angles
• Up Progression -
always point toward
center of Pipe
• Down Progression -
use a steep drag angle
Arc Length
•Longer arc lengths = increased puddle heat, flatter welds,
deeper penetration
•Shorter arc lengths = less puddle heat, flatter welds, less
penetration
•Use arc length to control puddle size, penetration, and burn
through.
•Normal arc length is 1/16” - 1/8”
•Use a slightly longer arc length during a start or restart.
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