What is the meaning of all welding positions?

Welding is often done on structures in the position in which they are found.

Techniques have been developed to allow welding in any position. Some welding processes have all-position capabilities, while others may be used in only one or two positions.

All welding can be classified according to the position of the workpiece or the position of the welded joint on the plates or sections being welded.

For Fillet welds, following are the welding positions defined:

1. Flat (1F)

2. Horizontal (2F)

3. Vertical (3F)

4. Overhead (4F)

For Groove welds, following are the welding positions defined:

1. Flat (1G)

2. Horizontal (2G)

3. Vertical (3G)

4. Overhead (4G)

5. Flat 1G

6. Horizontal 2G

7. 5G position

8. 6 G position

ANS BY: Vijay Hemgude.

Pune (India)