How many groove weld positions are there?

How many groove weld positions are there?

• A. Six (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G)
• B. Five (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G)
• C. Four (G1-G4)
• D. Seven (1G-7G)

Answer: (A)

Groove-weld positions on pipe are defined as six distinct orientations, labeled 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and 6G. This six-position set covers the common angles you’ll work with when joining pipe in different attitudes, from the flatter setups to the fixed, demanding pipe position. The 6G position is especially notable as a benchmark because the pipe is fixed and the weld must be completed around it from multiple angles. Because of this standard convention, there are six groove-weld positions, not five, four, or seven.

Groove-weld positions on pipe are defined as six distinct orientations, labeled 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and 6G. This six-position set covers the common angles you’ll work with when joining pipe in different attitudes, from the flatter setups to the fixed, demanding pipe position. The 6G position is especially notable as a benchmark because the pipe is fixed and the weld must be completed around it from multiple angles. Because of this standard convention, there are six groove-weld positions, not five, four, or seven.