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Unit WI 04 Welding Joints, Positions and Symbols: Session 8 Learning Outcome 1

This document discusses welding joints, positions, and symbols. It focuses on flat and vertical welding positions. Flat welding (position 1) involves welding pieces that are flat at the join with the torch moving horizontally. Vertical welding (position 3) has the weld axis in a vertical position, requiring an upward welding direction to prevent excess buildup. Videos demonstrate each technique. Exercises have students research benefits and limitations of positions and complete consolidation questions.

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Unit WI 04 Welding Joints, Positions and Symbols: Session 8 Learning Outcome 1

This document discusses welding joints, positions, and symbols. It focuses on flat and vertical welding positions. Flat welding (position 1) involves welding pieces that are flat at the join with the torch moving horizontally. Vertical welding (position 3) has the weld axis in a vertical position, requiring an upward welding direction to prevent excess buildup. Videos demonstrate each technique. Exercises have students research benefits and limitations of positions and complete consolidation questions.

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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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