Unit WI 04
Welding joints, positions and symbols:
Session 8
Learning Outcome 1
Understand welding symbols, joints and
positions
Topic 1.1
Welding joints and positions
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Contents
Recap last Session
Aim and Introduction
Typical welding position:
• Flat
• Vertical
What have we learned today?
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Recap last session
In the last session, we looked at limitations of the following
welding joints.
• Lap
• Tee
• Fillet
Can you remember a limitation of each?
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Aim
Typical welding positions:
Flat
Vertical
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Introduction
In this session we will look at typical welding positions. There
4 main positions welding may be carried out in welding,
including:
1.Flat
2.Horizontal
3.Vertical
4.Overhead
In addition, there is circular, but usually this is a
combination of some of those above.
Here we will focus on:
Flat – Known as position 1
Vertical – Known as position 3 5
Introduction
Before we look at this position, it is important to remember
that each position is only part of the description of the weld.
For example, a flat fillet (type F) weld or a vertical groove
(type G) weld can be specified.
Can you think what kind of weld would be described by
the coding 1F?
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Welding – Safety Moment
Welding, like any process involving hot
metal, can be extremely dangerous.
You must ensure that you have the
correct permit(s) in place and wear all
appropriate PPE and follow appropriate
safety procedures.
For further information, please refer to the
Aramco Safety Handbook below:
Safety Handbook
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Flat weld – position 1
The simplest weld position. This is just like welding on a bench. The two
pieces of metal are flat at their join, giving the flat welding axis and the
welding torch moves in a horizontal direction.
As this is the easiest and most desirable position, it is sometimes referred
to as welding in position and the other positions are sometimes referred to
as “out of position” welds.
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Flat weld – position 1
The picture below shows a flat fillet weld and a flat grooved weld
positions, please remember that it is the weld that is flat, not the other
parts of the metal.
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Flat weld – position 1
Watch this video showing welding in the flat position.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzh23SfttnA
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Vertical weld- position 3
Slightly more difficult than flat. Vertical welding refers to the axis of the
weld being in the vertical position.
As with the other positions, the weld may be fillet or groove. For instance
a 3F weld is a vertical fillet weld and 3G a vertical grooved weld.
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Vertical weld- position 3
When the axis of the weld is vertical as can be seen in the pictures below,
the molten metal can run down the joint and cause the lower part of the
joint to be unnecessarily thick.
For this reason, it is normal to weld in an upward direction to minimise
this build up.
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Vertical weld – position 3
Watch this video showing welding in the vertical position:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGnpVdUB1KU
For further reading on weld positions, please see:
http://weldguru.com/welding-positions/#positions
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Exercise 1.1a
Considering the description of the weld
positions above; use the internet to find
benefits and limitations of each weld position.
Today, only complete the sections for flat and
vertical.
Include a picture in your workbook.
Complete the table, individually or in small
groups of 2-3.
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Summary
In summary:
Flat weld – position 1
o Simplest
o In position
o Flat axis
o 1F – Flat fillet weld
o 1G – Flat grooved weld
Vertical weld – position 3
o Out of position
o Vertical axis
o 3F – Vertical fillet weld
o 3G – Vertical grooved weld
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What have we learned today?
Let’s do the consolidation questions at the back end of
your workbook.
Now let’s have a go at the quiz. Try to join the terms
up with the meanings opposite, see how many you
can get right.
There is a box in the back of your workbook to put any
words in that you did not fully understand. Ask the
teacher to explain them to you and write them down.
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What have we learned today?
Remember the session aims:
Typical welding positions:
Flat
Vertical
Write down the 5 main things you have learned.
How does this help us become Inspectors?
Good!
Well done!
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