Position Welding Pipe Jun 2026

The 6G position is generally regarded as the most difficult test in pipe welding. The pipe axis is fixed at a 45-degree angle. The welder must combine the skills of 2G, 5G, and vertical plate welding. Because gravity acts on the weld pool at a complex angle, the welder must constantly adjust the torch angle and travel speed. Successfully passing a 6G test typically qualifies a welder to weld in all other positions.