How to pass the AWS 3G structural steel stick welding test (SMAW vertical Certification)

This instruction explains the root pass, filler passes and cap pass of the vertical certification test.

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[xivietal666headx]

of under fill on the cap. (less saggy look). Finally, if you can handle the heat, then why not? You ll get done faster, plus all of the benefits I mentioned as well as become a better welder for it. The crater at the top is normal and just needs a little extra time on the sides to fill in. For my students who are capable of carrying a puddle with that much heat I end up with roughly a 90 percent pass rate.

[xivietal666headx]

Yup its hot alright. I have had some good results running as cool as 100 amps or so, but there are a few good reasons to run hotter. 1. at 100 amps, trapped slag usually stays trapped. The arc forces doesn't have what it takes to melt it out so why risk the possibility of failing? 2. Cold lap is a higher possibility at 100 amps which is also a big fail, especially if its on the root and with weave beads. 3. If done properly it usually gives a smoother bead face which reduces the possibility

[xivietal666headx]

It depends on the joint and the Welding procedure. Typically, welding with a backup bar can be done with 7018's all the way. 6010 and 6011 are usually used on open roots. Thats not law, just typical. Ive not personally seen a 6011 used for a butt joint with a backup bar so I think its unlikely that your test will be done that way. Good luck!

[abangbikerz]

are u using the corner stop technique for the root pass or the penetration???

my teacher teach me differently. which is just move from side to side for the root pass. but i will try your technique

[xivietal666headx]

@abangbikerz Its used to penetrate the base metals and build up weld metal as well as help control the heat. Ive seen people move faster and sometimes the weld comes out better but I find this technique is easier to learn and works every time.

[TheGiggles25]

@pinappleface94 I am a 6 g welder and i do have 11 years experience and by the way if you are welding at 136 amps like you say in the video on 3/8 material for starters you are increasing the chance of undercut at the toes of your weld which i can see plain as day on the video second your welds with come out extremely convex beause of how much weld metal you are putting into it. Oh and by the way bud your cap pass has sharks teeth in it do you know what that means?

[pinappleface94]

@pinappleface94 being able to put down a weld on a higher amperage, means it is easier at an even lower amperage. if u can control the heat, it wont hold the weld, but help it.

[pinappleface94]

@TheGiggles25 you are still not making sense because if you are not burning through under those amperages, then he obviously is a very good welder. if you cant weld over 100 amps, then that shows me you havnt done much, and dont have 10-11 years experience.

[TheGiggles25]

@pinappleface94 Listen i have been a 6g welder and have worked on pipe lines in alaska for 10 years amost 11 now and i have not onceever gone over 100 amps with a 7018 rod. 1. My welds have never failed a xray or bend. 2. If you came to my crew and i gave you a test and that is what you showed me i would look at you and say there is the door dont let it hit you on the way out. SO keep your shitty advice to yourself because that is a poor excuse for a welder.

[pinappleface94]

@carlyoli1982 if there are no gaps, and no undercut, and the movement you choose is consistant, then it is simply personal preference from there

[pinappleface94]

@TheGiggles25 if you are running lower than 100 amps ur certainly not getting the proper fusion with the plate you need. and if you are not burning through, then the longer you can hold your toes, the better. this prevents undercut and improves the fusion with your base metal.

[pinappleface94]

@firehand65 if your running 100-110 ur welds might look fine but wont hold up. ur not getting proper fusion at an amperage that low. if you cant take the heat , get out of the kitchen ;)

[firehand65]

idk but i think that is too hot. you dont know what you are doing. i live in new york and work in the citie. they said to only go up to 100-110. you should bring down the heat because you would not have to worry about burring. I can still make a great weld and i think i can be better then you. you should loook at other video befor you post agen. you dont knoiw what you are doing

[TheGiggles25]

lol your welds are not even flat th are coned up the whole way up your joint tash dude..

[TheGiggles25]

Damn that looks absolutely sloppy... You are pausing far to long on the toes. and i never ever go bove 100 amps ever i repeat ever on a test.