2g tig pipe test

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I am currently doing the certificate 7 tig course (Australian certification) it is on 90 mm, 3 1/2 " od pipe with a 6mm, 1/4 wall in 2g and 5g positions. I'm fine with everything until it comes to the capping run, my teacher is telling me it's is belly at the bottom to much, even though I am adding filler at the top of the weld. Could anyone help me with. My problem please? And could you post pictures of comparison welds that would/have past equivalent tests, mostly in 2g position Pictures are on my iPhone and I'm not sure if you can upload them straight from there so il get back to use with that
Reply:here is a few pictures Attached Images
Reply:looks pretty damn good if you ask me
Reply:nice job bud
Reply:Yer close but no cigar, my teacher is a hard arse but I guess that's for my own good.Come on guys post some pics
Reply:Id say that would pass as long as it has reinforcement and no hollow bits, when i done my no7 i used 2 runs for my cap when doing the 2g, helps it from sagging.
Reply:Yep il try that next week
Reply:Tell your instructor for me... to Kiss your ***.  Your weld looks damn perfect.  Have him post a picture of his TiG.    You have every right to be Damn proud of your work.  Your instructor might think he is big and bad ***... but can he hang with Slowhand on a Pipeline?    I'm gonna guess that Slowhand would embarass him six ways from Sunday.Josey
Reply:Hey guys, I have the 2g downpat now just having a problem with the 5g, from 10 to 12 I get it good but coming up the sides i just get a tall and round bead profile and tips ?
Reply:I had my test today it all went good and i got the okay from the inspector. Here are some photos of the test pieces, feel free to ask any questions Attached Images
Reply:That is some nice work there my friend. I am jealous that I have to wait until January before I begin my tig class. Tig welding is beautiful. Great job.
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Reply:NICE!I'm jealousy... Someday I hope to weld like that. Finding tig practice other than at the local CC is going to be a challenge though. We only do 6010 & 7018 stick at work. (Although thats going better for me.  )
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Reply:Originally Posted by claymans13do fitters not get tested in the 6g position?
Reply:I filled the bevel up more but mainly I let it cool to the touch, makes alot of differenceAnd in Australia we do a 2g, 5g and a three hour theory test
Reply:yes damn good welds!!! nice job
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Reply:thanks mate..it depends on the shops your working for it generally starts from $25 p/h but if your certified and know your **** and work for a good company they'll pay 38-40 p/h, thats in sydney. The money is in WA and QLD they pay up to $70p/h
Reply:recents work Attached Images
Reply:natural has and lpg piping and the green valve was for a hot tap Attached Images
Reply:Here is a 4" stainless weld. Its a 2g rolled out.http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php...1&d=1338336668 Attached ImagesMy hood and I... Till death do us part
Reply:The first pics you have look as tho you didnt add enough weld when you were capping. But the last pics look real good. ALL TIG welds should be completely flush before you cap. Unless you are going to cap with 5/32 wire...Overall you have it all down pat from what I see . How about your bead?? How does it look?My hood and I... Till death do us part