Welding Uphill. The welding discipline covered in this course instructs students in welding safety of the SMAW process proper techniques and electrode selection for welding pipe to meet ASME uphill welding code. MIG welding uphill is a hot topic in many welding forums because its generally easier to MIG weld downhill and youll read plenty of experienced welders who claim theyve never done anything other than welding downhill.
In downhill welding you weld from the top down. MIG welders such as the Millermatic 211 and Millermatic 141 are ideal for the occasional welder. What is the welding position.
Uphill welding occurs when you have a vertical joint where you start from the bottom and weld up.
Therefore the uphill welding technique Figure 2 is a better choice. Please visit my online store here that is how I pay for these videos. Welding Position is the type or position of the connection to be welded this welding position is based on the material or product to be welded. Uphill welding occurs when you have a vertical joint where you start from the bottom and weld up.