Weld Positions Pipe

In the world of structural steel, a flat weld is a flat weld. But in pipe welding, gravity is a constant enemy, and access is a luxury. Unlike a beam you can flip over, pipe is often fixed in place—running along a wall, hanging from a ceiling, or buried in a ditch.

Plate welding features a constant gravitational pull relative to the puddle. Pipe welding forces the technician to adapt to a constantly shifting gravitational vector every few inches. weld positions pipe