Which welding position is designated by 2G?

Which welding position is designated by 2G?

• A. Horizontal
• B. Flat
• C. Vertical
• D. Overhead

Answer: (A)

Welding position codes describe how the workpiece is oriented during the weld and where the groove bead sits. The number before the G indicates the plate position: flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead. The G shows it’s a groove weld. Therefore, the designation 2G means a groove weld in the horizontal position. In practice, the plate is oriented so the weld runs horizontally along the joint, which affects how you manipulate the torch and control the bead due to gravity and access. Flat would be the 1G position, vertical would be 3G, and overhead would be 4G.

Welding position codes describe how the workpiece is oriented during the weld and where the groove bead sits. The number before the G indicates the plate position: flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead. The G shows it’s a groove weld. Therefore, the designation 2G means a groove weld in the horizontal position. In practice, the plate is oriented so the weld runs horizontally along the joint, which affects how you manipulate the torch and control the bead due to gravity and access. Flat would be the 1G position, vertical would be 3G, and overhead would be 4G.