Welding Positions 6g Jun 2026

You weld flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead sections in one continuous weld.

The welder must move their body and the torch around the pipe to complete the circumference. Orientation Difficulty 1G Horizontal pipe, rotated Easy/Basic 2G Vertical pipe, fixed (horizontal weld) 5G Horizontal pipe, fixed (vertical/overhead weld) 6G 45° inclined pipe, fixed Elite/Expert Why is 6G So Difficult? welding positions 6g