The 45-degree angle sounds manageable on paper, but in reality, it forces a welder to utilize almost every other welding technique in a single pass.

In the world of welding certification, the 6G position is considered the "gold standard." It is the final boss of pipe welding. Passing a 6G certification test essentially proves that you can weld in any position, on any joint, in any situation.

A single 6G weld includes sections that are effectively overhead (bottom), vertical (sides), and horizontal or flat (top). Why is 6G Certification So Valuable? The 6G test is often used as a "universal" qualifier. YouTube·Weld.comhttps://www.youtube.com TIG Welding 6G Pipe Root Pass

The pipe is fixed at a 45-degree angle . You cannot rotate it. You must weld around the entire circumference while the pipe stays still.