Lawrence…I understand 6G is a pipe position, but my syllabus and instructor refer to the position as a 6G plate weld. The plate is at a 45 degree angle (/) and we are to weld from the bottom upwards. It is to simulate the transition from the 6 o’clock position to the 3/9 o’clock position on pipe. I hope this clears up the confusion for everyone
My root is not quite there yet because it is a new position but I’m making good progress. My main problem is the 7018 of the hot pass and filler passes. For my hot pass I use a zig zag weave pattern with 3/32 rod and stringer filler passes with 1/8 rod. This is the same process I have used with all my other out of position welds ( vertical up, horizontal, overhead) with success. The main problem I am having is very convex un-uniform beads. Also, once I reach about 2/3 up the plate (3/8” x 7”) my arc changes direction and shoots down and digs in rather than depositing metal. I do not believe this is arc blow because I moved my ground to my coupons and it had no effect on the problem. I have also tried many different rod angles with no success. Also I am running my root pass at around 82-84 with 1/8 6010, my hot pass at 95 with 3/32 7018, and my filler passes at 110 with 1/8 7018
Thank you
Matt Risor