What does 3GF indicate in FCAW practice?

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What does 3GF indicate in FCAW practice?

The designation communicates both the position and the weld types to be used. The vertical position is indicated by the first part, and the G shows a groove weld, meaning a root joining the pieces with bevels. The trailing F signals that a fillet weld is also required on the same joint. Putting that together, it means you are welding in the vertical orientation with a combination joint that includes both a groove weld at the root and a fillet weld for reinforcement. This is why it describes a vertical position with both groove and fillet welds, rather than a flat or horizontal groove, or a vertical groove only.

The designation communicates both the position and the weld types to be used. The vertical position is indicated by the first part, and the G shows a groove weld, meaning a root joining the pieces with bevels. The trailing F signals that a fillet weld is also required on the same joint. Putting that together, it means you are welding in the vertical orientation with a combination joint that includes both a groove weld at the root and a fillet weld for reinforcement. This is why it describes a vertical position with both groove and fillet welds, rather than a flat or horizontal groove, or a vertical groove only.

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