3G Welder Certification

A 3G certification under D1.1 code qualifies a welder to weld plates with groove and fillet joints in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions.. This test evaluates heat control, penetration, consistency, and overall technique. 

a 3G plate test. welded uphill in the vertical position. In this image he is using the SMAW (Stick) welding process. He is using an E7018 1/8" electrode

Frequently Asked Questions

 Not usually. That requires 4G or a combined test.