5G Pipe SMAW

This video shows you how to properly execute an open root groove weld using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW, Stick) process in the 5G position. Thanks for watching and subscribing to TVWeld.

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[paradoxintellectualpropert]

Our weld procedure has a 1/8" gap and 1/8" land and we do it all day long.

[holdensherard]

While its not usually in the test procedure, I sometimes use three tacks. One at the top, and the other two about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom. That leaves one section that is pretty much overhead (4G) between the two tack on the bottom, and two more sections that run up the sides (3G) into the top tack (1G). This eliminates the need for a tie-in directly on the bottom of the pipe, which is very handy if its close to the ground or floor and its hard to make a perfect weld on the bottom of the pipe.

[gavinbrown]

I run a penny gap and a penny land. I can run down or up on a drag

[alvarotorres]

ok im not one to talk since im not welder out in the field but im surprised that root is considered good

[tsmith]

I must agree 5g is much harder then 6g

[timharkness]

the art is setting your mach, to your speed for you to be in control looks to me your to hot and to much arc gap