What is the root pass in a groove weld and where is it located?

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What is the root pass in a groove weld and where is it located?

The root pass is the first penetrating weld bead that fuses the base metals right at the root of the joint. In a groove weld, the root is the deepest point where the pieces meet inside the groove, so placing the root pass there establishes fusion at the root and creates a solid foundation for the rest of the weld. This pass is specifically at the root, not at mid-depth, and it’s typically required when full penetration is needed. After the root pass, subsequent passes (fill and cap) build up the weld on top, completing the joint.

The root pass is the first penetrating weld bead that fuses the base metals right at the root of the joint. In a groove weld, the root is the deepest point where the pieces meet inside the groove, so placing the root pass there establishes fusion at the root and creates a solid foundation for the rest of the weld. This pass is specifically at the root, not at mid-depth, and it’s typically required when full penetration is needed. After the root pass, subsequent passes (fill and cap) build up the weld on top, completing the joint.

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