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- - By Robert Turney (*) Date 03-23-2008 20:06
Just curious if anyone still tests on the Arkansas bell hole weld.  I work in Arkansas and test on a similar test.  Im just familiar with the test I take every year, just wondering what everyone else takes.
Parent - - By dbigkahunna (****) Date 03-23-2008 21:40
That would be known as a 6G test. Most all Section IX pipe test are 6G
BABRT's
Parent - - By Robert Turney (*) Date 03-24-2008 01:32
What exactly is a 6g test?  Sorry, but im learning.
Parent - By mody454 (**) Date 03-24-2008 02:25
6g  is stationary  at a 45 degree angle
Parent - By banshee35 (**) Date 03-24-2008 02:25
pipe's on a 45*
Parent - - By pipewelder_1999 (****) Date 03-24-2008 03:18 Edited 03-24-2008 03:52
The 6G designation is one of the various "TEST POSITIONS" used by various codes. The tyoical ones for pipes are below.



The 2G position is also referred to for plate positions. The 5G and 6G designations are for pipe only. A 1G is also performed with the pipe in the same position as the 5G but rolled out.

In my experience  the 6G is most often given. This position qualifies for all positions with only one test assembly for most codes in the US.

In my opinion the 6G is easier than the 5G. Tying in and staggering the starts and stops on the bottom is a little easier on the 6G. I don't have to file nearly as much.

Gerald Austin
http://weldingdata.com/
Parent - By Robert Turney (*) Date 03-25-2008 02:18
The test I take is on 4 inch stationary horizontal.  I tack it up and then weld my 4 passes. This is just our appendix c test, does that sound pretty common?
Parent - By DaveBoyer (*****) Date 03-25-2008 05:03
Thank You for the pictures. I don't do any code work, now I understand what everybody is talking about.
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