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SHIELDED METAL
ARC WELDING NC I
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION II – CAGAYAN VALLEY
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Learning Activity Sheet in Shielded Metal ARC Welding NCI
(Grade 11)
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Table of Contents
COMPENTENCIES PAGE NUMBER
Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Flat Position (1f) ................... 1-6
Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Flat Position (2f) ................... 7-11
Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Vertical Position ................... 12-17

(3f)
Weld Carbon Steel Plate in Overhead ................... 18-24
Position (4F)
Weld Carbon Steel Plate in Flat Position (1G) ................... 25-31
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SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING
(SMAW) NC I
Name of Learner:_____________________ Grade Level:__________________
Section:_____________________________ Score:_______________________
Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Flat Position (1f)
Background Information for Learners
Fillet welds are one of the most common weld types in the industry. This weld is used
when the joint has two members coming together to form an intersection of commonly
90 degrees. These welds can be applied on varying angles but this would be the most
prominent.
Parts of the Fillet Weld
* This represents the theoretical throat (the minimum specified leg size multiplied by
0.7) which is the shortest distance from the joint root to the hypotenuse (straight line
drawn toe to toe) of the largest right triangle that can be drawn within the fillet weld
cross section.
Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Flat Position
The welding position refers to the position of the welding operator towards the
workpiece to be welded. Because of gravity, the welding position affects the flow of
molten filler metal.
There are four main types of welding positions.
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The easiest type to perform is the flat position, which is also sometimes called the
downhand position. It involves welding on the top side of the joint. In this position, the
molten metal is drawn downward into the joint. In 1F, the number 1 refers to the flat
position, while the letter F stands for a fillet weld.
A Lap-Fillet (joint) is a process of joining two metal plates in a overlap position. The
over-lapping portion is called the Lap. In order to produce a weld of the proper shape,
the electrodes should be pointed towards the weld at an angle of about 30°-40° with
the horizontal plane.
A Tee-fillet joint is required by placing an edge of one part on a surface of another part
at right angle (90°) to each other. This type of joint is common in engineering
structures. This type of weld is not very different from the fillet weld in a lap joint. The
principles are the same as lap fillet.
Any section of a plate placed in a corner position is called Corner Fillet. It may be at
the outside corner or inside. All the joints are very useful in fabrication works. It is same
as single Vee-Butt joint in flat position.
Learning Competency with Code
Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Flat Position (1F) (TLE_IAAW9-12FC-Ia-b-1)
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Activity 1
Direction: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the correct answers
from the given choices. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before
the number.
____1. This weld is used when the joint has two members coming together to
form an intersection of commonly 90 degrees.
a. Weld b. Tack Weld
c. Fillet Weld d. Groove Weld
____2. It is the minimum specified leg size multiplied by 0.7.

a. toe b. face
c. throat d. leg/size
____3. Which of the following statements is not true about welding in flat
position?
a. It is the easiest type to perform.
b. It is sometimes called upright position.
c. It involves welding on the top side of the joint.
d. In this position, the molten metal is drawn downward into the joint.
____4. The following are joints which fillet weld is applicable except one, which
one?
a. Tee (T) b. lap
c. corner d. Vee-butt
____5. It is a joint which required by placing an edge of one part on a surface

of another part at right angle (90°) to each other.
a. Tee (T) b. lap
c. Vee (V) d. corner
Activity 2
Direction: Make a tee fillet weld in flat position following the given procedure.
Reminder: This could be done if F2F is possible. This activity is optional in

consideration of materials and equipment at home.
1. Prepare the base metal.

2. Set the polarity and amperage: DC+ at 80-100 amps for a
1/8” E6010 electrode.
3. Position the plates in a form of “T” in flat position.
4. Tack weld the joint at each end so that it will not move
during welding.
5. Strike the arc keeping a short arc length.While welding,
point the electrode to the root of the joint at an angle of 45o. The weld metal
must penetrate and fuse into the corner of the joint; there must be no under-
cutting with equal leg length. The weld is made with the electrode at an
angle of about 70° to the line of welding arc travel.
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6. Every run is to be well deslagged before the next run is laid.
7. Complete the welding using multi-run welds.
8. Visually inspect
Activity 3
Direction:Perform a multi-run flat (downhand)
fillet weld on a lap joint following the given
procedure.
Reminder: This could be done if F2F is

possible. This activity is optional in
consideration of materials and equipment at
home.
1. Cut the plates as per size. Clean the

job properly
2. Set the polarity and amperage: DC+
at 80-100 amps for a 1/8” E6010
electrode.
3. Place the plates one over the other and tack in the middle.
4. Fix the joined plates in horizontal position.
5. While welding, the electrode should be pointed to the root of the joint at 45 o
and 60o to the line of weld.
6. Multi-run required
7. Chip the slag and clean
Activity 4. Perform outside corner weld in flat position following the given procedure.
Reminder: This could be done if F2F is possible. This activity is optional in

consideration of materials and equipment at home.
1. Prepare the base metal.

2. Set the polarity and amperage: DC+ at
80-100 amps for a 1/8” E6010
electrode.
3. Position the plates on the work table in
outside corner.
4. Tack weld the joint at each end so that
it will not move during welding.
5. Strike the arc keeping a short arc
length.While welding, the electrode
should be pointed to the root of the
joint at 45o and 60o to the line of weld.
6. Every run is to be well deslagged
before the next run is laid.
7. Complete the welding using multi-run
welds.
8. Visually inspect
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Rubric for Scoring
5 4 3 2 1
1. Profile Maximum The The The The
convexity or acceptable acceptable acceptable acceptable
concavity of convexity convexity convexity of convexity
the bead of the bead of the bead the bead of the bead
profile is profile profile profile profile
achieved and exceeds 1 exceeds 3 exceeds 5 exceeds to
conforms to mm to 2 mm to 4 mm to 6 mm 8 mm and
the industry mm mm above.
standards
2. Ripple Ripple Most parts Some There is There is no
regular in of the parts of the irregularity ripple
appearance weldment weldment or no present in
achieved appeared appeared definite the
conforms with regular regular appearance weldment
Welding ripples ripples of the ripple
Procedure
Specification.
3. Width of The width of The width The width The width of The width
Bead bead of bead of bead bead of bead
conforms to exceed 2 exceed 4 exceed 6 exceed 8
the industry mm based mm based mm based mm and
standards on the on the on the above
acceptable acceptable acceptable based on
length length length the
acceptable
length
4. Height of The height of The height The height The height The height
Bead bead of bead of bead of bead of bead
acceptable
length
5. 5. Plate The angle The angle The angle The angle
Squareness squareness measure of measure of measure of measure of
of plates (90o) the plates the plates the plates the plates
conforms to range from range from range from are below
the 80o to 89o. 70o to 79o. 60o to 69o. 60o or
acceptance or 91o to or 101o to or 111o to above
with the 100o. 110o. 120o. 120o.
industry
standards
6. Free of Weld defects One Two Three Four or
Structural conforms to structural structural structural more
Defects the defect defects defects structural
acceptance appeared appeared appeared in defects
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criteria of the in the in the the appeared
industry weldment weldment weldment in the
standards weldment
Reflection:
What I have learned in this activity _______________________________________

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References
 Welding Connects Your World-Lincoln Electric SMAW Facilitators Guide
 https://welderportal.com/types-of-welding-positions/
 https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/weldsymbols/chapter/chapter-3/
 https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/job-knowledge/fillet-welded-
joints-a-review-of-the-practicalities-066
 WELDER’S Visual Inspection HANDBOOK
 https://www.promotech.eu/en/applications/welding-automation/pa-welding-in-
flat-position/
 https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/metallurgy/arc-welding-electrodes/motion-
of-electrode-with-diagram/83385
ANSWER KEY
Activity 1.
1. c
2. c
3. b
4. d
5. a
Activity 2-4
Answer/score may vary
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SMAW-LAS Writer
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(SMAW) NC I
Section:_____________________________ Score:_______________________
WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES IN HORIZONTAL

POSITION (2F)
Horizontal Position (2F) is an out of position welding position. It’s a more difficult
position compared to the flat position and it requires more skill from the welding
operator to do them well. 2F is a fillet weld position, in which the welding is done on
the upper side of the surfaces that is approximately horizontal that lies against a
surface that is approximately vertical. In this position, the torch is usually held at a 45-
degree angle.
The lap joint is welded with the bead made on the surface of one plate and the edge
of the other. Most fillet welds on lap joints will be made in the horizontal position, with
both base material pieces positioned horizontally. The ideal fillet weld has equal legs
and a flat or slightly convex bead. Excess convexity wastes weld metal. A concave
bead is susceptible to cracking.
Joining a tee joint is the most commonly used joint in welded fabrication. The arc is
directed into the corner if the plates are of the same thickness. If the plates are of
unequal thickness, the arc is directed more onto the thicker plate, to heat both plates
equally.
Excalibur 7018 (E7018) is classified as a mild steel, low hydrogen stick electrode. This
electrode has an exceptionally clean puddle, square coating burnoff, easy all-position
handling and excellent wash-in characteristics. It’s a good choice for jobs that involve
steels with poor weldability. Low hydrogen electrodes are recommended for three
broad areas of application:
1. On steels with poor weldability: low alloy, high carbon, high sulfur, or other
steels where cracking is a problem.
2. When specified by governing codes.
3. For lowest costs on vertical, overhead and horizontal groove welds on heavy
plate.
Since low hydrogen electrodes rely on the molten slag for shielding never hold a long
arc, whip the arc, leave the crater, or move rapidly in any direction. Failure to follow
these techniques may result in porosity and/or reduced mechanical properties. For
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Clean Tie-Ins – Strike the arc ahead of the crater, move quickly back into the crater,
then proceed in the direction of welding. This technique welds over the striking area,
eliminating porosity or tendency for poor starting bead shape.
Learning Competency with code
Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Horizontal Position (2F) (TLE_IAAW9-12FC-Ic-e-2)
Activity 1
Direction: Read and analyze each statement below. Identify the word/s being
described by the following statements.
______1. The welding is done on the upper side of the surfaces that is approximately
horizontal that lies against a surface that is approximately vertical.
______2. The degree of the torch is which is usually held in horizontal position
______3. The contour of the bead which is susceptible to cracking.
______4. This electrode is classified as a mild steel, low hydrogen stick electrode.
______5. These electrodes rely on the molten slag for shielding never hold a long arc,
whip the arc, leave the crater, or move rapidly in any direction.
______6. This technique welds over the striking area, eliminating porosity or tendency
for poor starting bead shape
______7. These are used when a single pass weld does not meet size requirements
due to base metal thickness, print requirements, etc.
______8-10. What are the three broad areas where low hydrogen electrode is
recommended?
Activity 2
Direction: Make a horizontal fillet weld on a lap joint following the given procedure.
1. Clean the base metal, and position the
two pieces of plate on the table with a 2-
inch overlap.
2. Set the polarity and amperage: DC+ at 80-
100 amps for a 1/8” E6010 electrode.
3. Hold the electrode at about 45 degrees
from horizontal, inclined 60 degrees in the direction of travel.
4. Tack weld the joint at each end so that it will not move during welding.
5. Hold electrode lightly against both plates with the arc directed into the corner.
6. Use a whipping technique. Keep electrode at a 90 degree angle to the plate
while whipping. If the lead angle is too large, the puddle will overheat.
Observe the bead carefully as it builds up. Change the electrode angle or
speed if the bead sags or there is a tendency for undercut.
7. Clean the bead and visually inspect it. It should be uniform without overlap
or undercut, penetrating evenly into each plate.
8. Break the plates apart if the weld is less than 5 inches long. This can be done
by placing one plate in a sturdy vise and hammering on the back of the other
plate. The bead should have even penetration into each plate and
completely into the corner.
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Activity 3
Direction: Make horizontal fillet weld on a tee joint following the given procedure.
1. Clean the base metal and position plates.
2. Set polarity and amperage: DC+ at 65-130 A for a
3. Tack-weld each end of the joint in position with a

good fit up. After each tack with E7018 electrode,
take the electrode out of the holder and gently tap the electrode to remove
crystallized end. This will improve the re-strike of this electrode on the next
tack or bead.
5. Observe the bead carefully as it forms under the arc. There may be some
tendency to undercut the vertical plate. Vary the electrode angle specified
above to get the correct bead shape. If travel speed and electrode angle are
correct, the bead will not undercut.
6. Clean the bead and examine it for signs of overlap and undercut.
7. Visually inspect.
8. Break the weld to see if penetration is equal into both plates and completely
into the corner. Heavier horizontal fillet welds require more than one bead
or pass.
Activity 4
Direction: Make a three pass fillet weld on a tee joint in the

horizontal position (AWS Position 2F) following the given
procedure.
1. Clean base metal and place plates.
2. Set the polarity and amperage: DC+ at 90-160 A for an
3. Tack-weld each end of the joint in position with a good fit up. After each tack
with E7018 electrode, take the electrode out of the holder and gently tap the
electrode to remove crystallized end. This will improve the re-strike of this
electrode on the next tack or bead.
Observe the bead carefully as it forms under the arc. There may be some
tendency to undercut the vertical plate. Vary the electrode angle specified
above slightly to get the correct bead shape. If travel speed and electrode
angle are correct, the bead will not undercut.
5. Clean the bead and examine it for signs of overlap and undercut.
6. Create the second pass by directing the arc on the lower toe of the first bead
and using a 60 degree angle to the horizontal plate. While welding the
second pass, the top toe of the bead should cover 75 - 90% of the first pass.
7. Put the third pass on the shelf created by the first two passes using a 30
degree rod angle to the horizontal plate. While welding the third pass, the
bottom toe of the bead should cover about 50% of the second pass.
8. Visually inspect. The finished weld should have a flat face.
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Rubric for Scoring
5 4 3 2 1
standards
Procedure
Specification.
acceptable
length
acceptable
length
with the 100o. 110o. 120o. 120o.
industry
standards
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standards weldment
Reflection
What I have learned in this activity _______________________________________

___________________________________________________________________
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References
 Welding Connects Your World-Lincoln Electric SMAW Facilitators Guide
 https://welderportal.com/types-of-welding-positions/
 https://www.promotech.eu/en/applications/welding-automation/pc-welding-in-
horizontal-position/
ANSWER KEY
Activity 1.
1. Horizontal Position
2. 45 degrees
3. Concave bead
4. Excalibur 7018 (E7018)
5. Low hydrogen electrodes
6. Clean Tie-Ins – Strike
7. Multiple pass fillets
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a. On steels with poor weldability: low alloy, high carbon, high sulfur, or other
steels where cracking is a problem.
b. When specified by governing codes.
c. For lowest costs on vertical, overhead and horizontal groove welds on heavy
plate.
Activity 2-4
Score vary based on the rubrics
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SMAW-LAS Writer
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SHEILDED METAL ARC WELDING
(SMAW) NC I
Section:_____________________________ Score:_______________________
Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Vertical Position (3f)
In vertical position (3F), both the plate and the weld lie vertically or almost vertically.
When welding vertically, the force of gravity pushes the molten metal downward and
so it has the tendency to pile up. To counteract this, you can use either an upward or
downhill vertical position.
It is accepted that when the ‘D’ is not present in the AWS position (i.e. 3F), the direction
of welding should be up. Vertical down is recommended for the fast welding of 18
gauge to 3/16” thick steel. When welding with high speed electrodes (such as E6013)
deposit the entire weld in one pass using non-weave beads or a slight weave. Fast
travel speeds result in less distortion in the base material. Drag the electrode on the
joint and stay ahead of the molten pool.
Vertical up techniques provide deeper penetration and lower overall welding costs on
plate over 1/4” thick. When welding with an E6010/E6011 electrode in the vertical up
position, make sure the puddle has solidified before returning to the weld crater to add
another bead. If the puddle is not allowed to solidify before more material is added,
the molten metal can spill out of the joint. Maximum penetration on vertical joints in
metal 1/4” or thicker is obtained by welding up.
Motion of Electrode
For whipping technique, whip the electrode tip out of the molten crater and up for a
short time to let the crater cool before returning the electrode tip to the crater area to
add more weld metal. The box weave is similar to the straight weave except a slight
upward motion is made at both sides of the weld. A straight weave is done by moving
the electrode tip back and forth across the surface of the weld pausing at both edges.
A triangular weave is used to make the first pass vertical up with an E7018 electrode.
The weave is named for the shape that the electrode makes when using the technique.
Pause at each point of the triangle to ensure good fusion and move across the face of
the weld quickly to produce a flat bead appearance.
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Learning Competency with code
Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Vertical Position (3F) (TLE_IAAW9-12FC-If-h-3)
Activity 1
Direction: Match column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on
the blank provided before the number.
Column A Column B
____1. 3F a. vertical fillet weld
____2. 3FD b. vertical fillet weld down
____3. box weave c. result in less distortion in the base material
____4. rule of thumb d. the bead that extends into the root of the joint
____5. triangle weave e. both the plate and the weld lie vertically or almost
vertically
____6. root pass bead f. used to create a weld that size requirements
cannot be met by a single pass
____7. vertical position g. whip the electrode tip out of the molten crater
and up for a short time to let the crater cool
____8. straight weave h. move the electrode tip back and forth across the
surface of the weld pausing at both edges
____9. multiple pass weld i. similar to the straight weave except a slight
upward motion is made at both sides of the weld.
____10. whipping technique j. the leg of a weld should be three quarters the
thickness of the thinnest member being welded
k. pause at each point of the triangle to ensure
good fusion and move across the face of the
weld quickly to produce a flat bead appearance
Activity 2
Direction: Make a fillet weld on a lap joint in the vertical position welded down.
1. Clean the base material
2. Set the polarity and amperage: AC at 90-130 amps
for 1/8” E6013 electrode.
3. Tack-weld two plates together in a lap joint and
secure in the vertical position.
4. Hold the electrode pointing upward 60 degrees from
the vertical plate and directly into the corner, 45
degrees from the plate surface.
5. Strike the arc at the top and weld down keeping a short arc length.
6. Use a straight bead technique. Travel downward should be at such a rate
that the slag does not run ahead of the crater.
7. Visually Inspect
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Activity 3
Direction: Make a fillet weld on a tee joint in the vertical position welding
up following the given procedure.
1. Clean base material
2. Set the polarity and amperage: DC+ at 90-100A for 1/8”
E6010.
3. Tack-weld plates for a fillet weld and secure in a vertical
position.
4. Use a whipping motion to lay the first bead. Whip the electrode tip out of the
molten crater and up for a short time to let the crater cool before returning
the electrode tip to the crater area to add more weld metal.
5. Visually inspect
Activity 4
Direction: Make a three pass fillet weld on a tee joint in the vertical position welding
up following the given procedure.
2. Set the polarity and amperage: DC+ at
90-100A for 1/8” diameter E6010
electrode.
3. Tack-weld plates for a fillet weld and
secure in a vertical position.
4. Use a whipping technique to lay the
first bead. Whip the electrode tip out of
the molten crater and up for a short
time to let the crater cool before
returning the electrode tip to the crater area to add more weld metal.
5. Create 2nd pass – The root pass bead will tend to be humped in the middle.
Use a box weave for the second pass. The box weave is similar to the
straight weave except a slight upward motion is made at both sides of the
weld.
6. Create 3rd pass - Use a straight weave for the final pass. Move the electrode
tip back and forth across the surface of the weld pausing slightly at both
edges. Pause at the outer corners until the weld puddle is slightly larger than
the electrode. Move across the center of the weld quickly. Slow speeds
across the center will result in excess build up and a convex bead
appearance.
7. Visually Inspect
Activity 5
Direction: Make a single pass fillet weld on a tee joint in the vertical position welding
up.
1. Clean base material.
2. Set the polarity and amperage: DC+ at 90-120A
for 1/8”diameter E7018 electrode.
3. Tack-weld plates for a fillet weld and secure in a
vertical position.
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4. Use a triangular motion to lay the bead
5. Visually Inspect
Activity 6
Direction: Make a three pass fillet weld on a

tee joint in the vertical position welding up
(3F).
1. Clean base material
2. Set polarity and amperage: DC+ at
90-120A for 1/8” E7018 electrode.
3. Tack-weld plates for a fillet weld
and secure in a vertical position.
4. Use a triangular motion to lay the
first bead. Pause at each point in
the triangle to ensure that there is not undercut.
5. For multi-pass welds, weld additional layers with a side-to-side weave
hesitating at the sides long enough to melt out any small slag pockets to
ensure penetration and to minimize undercut.
6. Visually Inspect
Rubric for Scoring
5 4 3 2 1
standards
Procedure
Specification.
acceptable
length
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acceptable
length
with the 100o. 110o. 120o. 120o.
industry
standards

standards weldment
Reflection:
What have you learned in this activity _____________________________________

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References:

Welding Connects Your World-Lincoln Electric SMAW Facilitators Guide

https://welderportal.com/types-of-welding-positions/

http://constructionmanuals.tpub.com/14250/css/Joint-Type-151.html

https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/metallurgy/arc-welding-electrodes/motion-
of-electrode-with-diagram/83385
ANSWER KEY
Activity 1
1. a
2. b
3. i
4. j
5. k
6. d
7. e
8. h
9. f
10. g
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Name of Learner: ______________________ Grade Level: ________
Section: _____________________________ Date: ______________

Weld Carbon Steel Plate in Overhead Position (4F)
Background Information for Learners:

Overhead welding is performed from the underside of a joint. In overhead
welding, the metal deposited tends to drop or sag on the plate, causing the bead to
have a high crown. To overcome this difficulty, the molten puddle should be kept small,
and enough filler metal should be added to obtain good fusion with some
reinforcement at the bead. If the puddle becomes too large, the flame should be
removed for an instant to permit the weld metal to freeze. When welding light sheets,
the puddle size can be controlled by applying the heat equally to the base metal and
filler rod. The flame should be directed so as to melt both edges of the joint. Sufficient
filler metal should be added to maintain an adequate puddle with enough
reinforcement.
The welding flame should support the molten metal and small welding to avoid
burning done from one distribution along the joint. Only a small puddle is required, so
a rod should be used. Care should be taken to control the heat through the plates.
This is particularly important when welding is on side only. Overhead fillet welds (AWS
position 4F) are welded as a series of straight beads using a slight circulation motion.
A whipping technique is used when (E6010) and (E6011) electrodes are used.
Weaving techniques cannot be used because the weld puddle becomes too fluid and
will spill from the joint.
Learning Competency with code:
Weld carbon steel plates in overhead position (4F) (TLE_IAAW9-12FWIIa-c-4)
Activity 1:
Direction: Choose the correct answer from the options given below. Write the letter
that best corresponds to your answer. Write your answer beside each
number.
________ 1. What is the welding code position for an overhead fillet weld?
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A. 3F
B. 4F
C. 3G
D. 4G
________ 2. If welders pass a groove weld test, for what qualification could they be
employed?
A. Fillet weld
B. Plate weld
C. Groove weld
D. Fillet and groove welds
________ 3. What is the easiest welding position?
A. Flat
B. Overhead
C. Vertical
D. Horizontal
________ 4. Which of the following projects will be assembled in a 6G position?
A. Fillet weld on plates in flat position
B. Groove weld on plates in any position
C. Fillet weld on pipe in horizontal position
D. Groove weld on pipe in 450 position
________ 5. Which of the following options shows unequal diameter pipes to be
welded are in a horizontal fixed position?
A. 3F
B. 5F
C. 2G
D. 5G
Activity 2:
Make a T-joint weld in the overhead (4F) position using E6010/ E6011
electrodes. This may apply if F2F shall be allowed in consideration of available
materials at home. If not, a video clip may apply.
1. Prepare and clean one 3/8″ x 4″ x 8″ and two

3/8″ x 2″ x 8″ steel plates.
2 Tack weld the three plates tightly together ensuring that no gaps exist and that the
plates are evenly perpendicular to each other as shown. Using E6010/E6011, place
the tack welds on each end.
3. Position the T joint in the overhead position as shown. Position the electrode in the
holder as shown.
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4. Start with the electrode positioned at about a 30° work angle from the vertical
member of the joint. Maintain an electrode drag angle of 10 to 15 degrees. Use either
the "C" motion, or a whipping motion.
5. Each stringer bead should be about 2 to 3 times the diameter of the electrode wire.
6. Each new bead should cover 1/3 ‐ 1/2 of the previous one.
7. For bead #2 use a 10° to 15° travel angle but increase the work angle to about 45°
to 50°.
8 For bead #3 use a 10° to 15° travel angle but decrease the work angle to about 15°
to 20°. Continue changing the work angle as required for beads #4‐6.
9. Clean and cool the plate as needed between passes.

10. Same procedures will be used when using the E7018 electrode.
Activity 3
Make a fillet weld on a lap joint in overhead position using E6010/E6011
electrode.
Reminder: This could be done if F2F is possible. This activity is optional in consideration of
materials and equipment at home.
Instruction:

2. Set the polarity and amperage: DC+ at 85-100A for 1/8” E6010/E6011 electrode.
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3. Tack weld plates for lap joints, and secure in the overhead position so that the
underside may be easily reached with the electrode.
4. Hold electrodes 40 to 45 degrees out from the vertical plate and inclined 85 degrees
in the direction of travel.
5. Strike an arc and establish a puddle evenly on both pieces. Place a single bead in
the corner using a whipping motion.
6. Visually Inspect.
Guide Questions:
1. What is a stringer bead? ______________________________________________

2. What technique should be used when welding with an E6010/E6011 electrode
overhead? ________________________________________________________
3. What is the AWS designation for a fillet weld made in the overhead position?
___________________________________________________________________
4. Why weaving weld technique not applicable in overhead position?
___________________________________________________________________
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Rubric for scoring: (for activity 2 and 3)
Welding Joints
Total
Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic
Points
5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 2 pts
Weld width Total Points

and height: Bead is Bead Not a uniform Weld is cut
uniform maintains thickness off in places,
width all width and throughout the not uniform
Uniform width along the length. Shows weld. Thickness along the
and thickness length of some small goes to weld. Shows
throughout each weld. blemishes extremes bare spots
the entire Has a along the weld
length of smooth
each weld. appearance
Appearance Total Points

Weld shows Weld shows a Weld shows Weld has
Smooth with a constant constant definite areas of been done
uniform speed and speed with speeding up and too fast or
dense uniformity some slowing down. too slow.
ripples, the entire blemishes that Ripples tend to Weld is not
doesn’t show length are minimal be coarse complete
the bead
traveling to
fast or slow
Face of bead Total Points

Has a nice Bead is well Bead shows Weld does
Free of voids rounded rounded, many high and not blend
and high look. Is not mostly uniform low areas. Total into one
spots, shows overly high, over the lack of single bead.
uniformity or low. Bead length of the uniformity
throughout covers a weld. Shows throughout the
the bead wide area of some high weld
each weld. spots and low
spots
Edge of Total Points

bead Sides and Moderately Floats and Metal is
edges are smooth undercut are burned
smooth blending. very apparent. through.
Good fusion, blending into Undercutting Weld lacks Weld has no
no each weld. and float are strength and connection
overlapping Undercutting present. flow to metal,
is kept to a Strength of the
minimum,
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or Weld does weld is still
undercutting not float on strong
surface
Beginning End of each Weld ending is Crater distinctly Metal is Total Points
and ending weld is full but shows present at the burned
full size complete, some tapering end of the bead. through at
the line and a crater the end
Crater well doesn't taper present
filled off
Surrounding Total Points

Plate Spatter is Some spatter Spatter is in Spatter
kept to a is present but large amounts takes away
minimum. not from the
Welding displeasing integrity of
surface free the weld.
of spatter
Penetration Total Points

Weld Weld Weld is uneven Weld floats
penetrates penetrates in depth, lacks on top of the
Complete deep into the deep but does uniformity along metal
without burn metal and not re surface weld length. (worm). Has
through adds through the no strength
strength and bottom of a
fusion to the jointed welds
edges and
depth.
Reflection:
I have learned that ______________________________________________
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References for learners:
1. https://weldguru.com/welding-positions/
2.https://www.lincolnelectric.com/enus/educationcenter/Documents/SMAWFacilitator
Guide.pdf
3. https://welderslab.com/what-are-the-5-mig-welding-positions
4. http://certweldtest.com/pdf/Instructional_Welding_Lesson%20_Plans.pdf
5.https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk01u11_aPfP7vAlEvdHj_5v9MrVpYQ:
1590647112923&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=images+of+lap+joint+4f+position&sa=X
&ved=2ahUKEw
Answer Key: (Activity 1)
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. B
Prepared by:
JONATHAN C. VENTURA
Writer
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(NC I)
Name of Learner: _______________________ Grade Level: ____________
Section: ______________________________ Date: ____________

Weld Carbon Steel Plate in Flat Position (1G)
Background Information for Learners:
The easiest type to perform is the flat position, which is also sometimes called
the down hand position. It involves welding on the top side of the joint. In this position,
the molten metal is drawn downward into the joint. The result is a faster and easier
weld.
In 1G, the number 1 refers to the flat position, while the letter G stands for a
groove. Groove weld is made in the groove of the metals to be joined. It needs a full
penetration to have a strong joint. These welds are used for butt edge and corner
joints. Groove welds are stronger than fillet welds.
The 1G welding position is a plate in the flat position that is beveled. This
position is the most basic and only covers the welder in that position. It’s the easiest
test to pass and the least desired by employers.
Learning Competency with code:
1. Weld carbon steel plates in flat position (1G) (TLE_IAAW9-12FWIId-e-5)
Activity 1:
Direction: Choose the correct answer from the options given below. Write the letter
that best corresponds to your answer. Write your answers beside each number.
_______ 1. Undercuts shall not exceed
A. 1/32 in
B. 3/32 in
C. 5/32 in
_______ 2. The total thickness for single-welded joints (i.e., butt joints welded from
one side) concavity of the root surface ______?
A. Shall elongate the total thickness of the join.
B. Shall reduce the total thickness of the join.
C. .Shall not reduce the total thickness of the join.
_______ 3. For single welded joints, the excess root penetration shall be limited to the
lesser of what tolerance of the nominal wall thickness of the thinner component being
joined, down to ¼ in. wall thickness.
A. 1/8 in.
B. 3/16 in
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C. 1/4 in
_______ 4. Small cavities or holes resulting from gas pocket in weld Metal
A. Lack of Penetration
B. Burn – Through
C. Porosity
_______ 5. Scattering of molten metal particles that cool to solid form near weld bead
A. Excessive Spatter
B. Lack of Penetration
C. Burn – Through
_______ 6. Shallow fusion between weld Metal and base metal
C. Burn – Through
_______ 7. Weld metal melting completely through base metal resulting in holes where
no metal remains
C. Burn – Through
_______ 8. Contraction of weld metal during welding that Forces base metal to move
A. Distortion
C. Burn – Through
_______ 9. Weld metal melting through base metal and hanging underneath weld
B. Excessive penetration
C. Burn – Through
Activity 2:
Make a stringer bead weld in a flat butt Joint (1G) with backing using E6010 and
E6013.
Instruction:
1. Prepare 3 steel plates for welding: 2 pcs. 3/8″ x 3″ x 6″ and 1 pc.1/4″ x 2″ x 6″

2. Use the 1/4″ plate as backing while the 3/8″ plates form a square groove as
shown below. Place 3 tack welds on each side, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch long.
Make sure the 1/4 x 2 backing bar is fit tightly to the 3/8 x 3 base plates. Use a
“C” clamp to hold them tight while tacking.
4. Weld 3 stringer beads in each of the two corners using the whipping motion or
“C” motion technique and with E6013 electrodes. With three beads in each corner,
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continue to fill in the center with stringer beads until flush or slightly convex with the
surface of the base metal.
5. Each stringer bead should be about 2 to 3 times the diameter of the
electrode wire. Each new bead should cover 1/3 ‐ 1/2 of the previous one.
6. Pause at the end of each bead to fill in the crater. Thoroughly clean surface slag
between all passes. When the joint is filled like the image on the right, repeat this
lesson using E6010 electrodes.
Activity 3
Preparation of Base Plate (Intended for activity no.4)
Instruction:
1. The bevels are to be flame cut or grind on the edges of the plate before the
parts are assembled.
2. Bevel each plate 30 degrees. The bevel face must be smooth and free of
notches.
3. Grind 1/8” root face. The groove face and inside and outside plate surface
must be mechanically cleaned of slag, rust and mill scale.
4. Cleaning must be done with a wire brush or grinder to brighten metal.
5. Tack plates together leaving a root gap of 3/32” – 1/8” using a spacer wire.
6. Remove spacer wire immediately after depositing tack.
Activity 4:
Make a flat single V groove joint weld (1G) with E6010 electrodes.
Reminder: This could be done if F2F is possible. This activity is optional in consideration of
materials and equipment at home.
Instruction:
1. Make sure base metal pieces are clean, beveled with a 37° degree angle,
a 1/16 in. root face and assembled with a 3/32 in. root opening as shown
below.
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2. Tack weld the two pieces together by
placing tack welds on each end of the
joint or placing a run on tab/splice bar
at the end of the joint.
In either case, be sure the root opening
along the entire joint is even.
The tacks must be sufficient to keep the plates from closing together during welding.
3. Adjust the welding current and polarity. If tack welds were placed in the
groove, feather (blend) the leading edge of the tack with a grinder so the root pass
melts into the tack welds.
4. Use a 90° work angle and a travel angle of 10° to 15°. Weld over the tack at
the left side of the joint. When you reach the end of the tack, pause until a keyhole
appears.
5. When the keyhole appears, use a whipping technique. As the filler metal
solidifies, return the electrode to the forward edge of the keyhole. Hold it there until it
fills the keyhole and another keyhole opens. Continue whipping the arc across the
entire joint, adding filler metal each time.
6. The second pass should be a stringer bead with the toes uniform with smooth
transition to the groove walls. The remainder of the passes should be weave bead with
pausing at the toes to keep the bead flat with smooth transition to the base metal.
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Scoring Rubrics to Assess the Performance of the Learners: (for Activity 2 And 4)
Welding Joints
Total
Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic
Points
5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 2 pts
Weld width Total Points

and height: Bead is Bead Not a uniform Weld is cut
uniform maintains thickness off in places,
width all width and throughout the not uniform
Uniform width along the length. Shows weld. Thickness along the
and thickness length of some small goes to weld. Shows
throughout each weld. blemishes extremes bare spots
the entire Has a along the weld
length of smooth
each weld. appearance
Appearance Total Points

Weld shows Weld shows a Weld shows Weld has
Smooth with a constant constant definite areas of been done
uniform speed and speed with speeding up and too fast or
dense uniformity some slowing down. too slow.
ripples, the entire blemishes that Ripples tend to Weld is not
doesn’t show length are minimal be coarse complete
the bead
traveling to
fast or slow
Face of bead Total Points

Has a nice Bead is well Bead shows Weld does
Free of voids rounded rounded, many high and not blend
and high look. Is not mostly uniform low areas. Total into one
spots, shows overly high, over the lack of single bead.
uniformity or low. Bead length of the uniformity
throughout covers a weld. Shows throughout the
the bead wide area of some high weld
each weld. spots and low
spots
Edge of Total Points

bead Sides and Moderately Floats and Metal is
edges are smooth undercut are burned
smooth blending. very apparent. through.
Good fusion, blending into Undercutting Weld lacks Weld has no
no each weld. and float are strength and connection
overlapping Undercutting present. flow to metal,
or is kept to a Strength of the
undercutting minimum,
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Weld does weld is still
not float on strong
surface
Beginning End of each Weld ending is Crater distinctly Metal is Total Points
and ending weld is full but shows present at the burned
full size complete, some tapering end of the bead. through at
the line and a crater the end
Crater well doesn't taper present
filled off
Surrounding Total Points

Plate Spatter is Some spatter Spatter is in Spatter
kept to a is present but large amounts takes away
minimum. not from the
Welding displeasing integrity of
surface free the weld.
of spatter
Penetration Total Points

Weld Weld Weld is uneven Weld floats
penetrates penetrates in depth, lacks on top of the
Complete deep into the deep but does uniformity along metal
without burn metal and not re surface weld length. (worm). Has
through adds through the no strength
strength and bottom of a
fusion to the jointed welds
edges and
depth.
Reflection:
What I have learned in this activity ________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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References:
-https://welderportal.com/types-of-welding-positions/
-https://www.waybuilder.net/free-
ed/courses/05%20building%20and%20contruction/050205%20welding/welding00.as
p?iNum=0304
-http://gowelding.org/welding-certification/
-https://dokumen.tips/documents/cblm-smaw-plates-1g-4g.html
-
https://www.google.com/search?q=imagesof+2g+plate+welding&oq=i&aqs=chrome.
1.69i59l3j0j69i57j69i60l3.6990j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
- http://certweldtest.com/pdf/Instructional_Welding_Lesson%20_Plans.pdf
ANSWER KEY:
Activity 1:
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. B
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JONATHAN C. VENTURA
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

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COMPENTENCIES PAGE NUMBER

Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Flat Position (1f) ................... 1-6

Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Flat Position (2f) ................... 7-11

Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Vertical Position ................... 12-17

Weld Carbon Steel Plate in Flat Position (1G) ................... 25-31

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Flat Position (1f)

Background Information for Learners

Parts of the Fillet Weld

Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Flat Position

Learning Competency with Code

Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Flat Position (1F) (TLE_IAAW9-12FC-Ia-b-1)

____2. It is the minimum specified leg size multiplied by 0.7.

____5. It is a joint which required by placing an edge of one part on a surface

Reminder: This could be done if F2F is possible. This activity is optional in

1. Prepare the base metal.

Reminder: This could be done if F2F is

1. Cut the plates as per size. Clean the

Reminder: This could be done if F2F is possible. This activity is optional in

1. Prepare the base metal.

What I have learned in this activity _______________________________________

Answer/score may vary

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES IN HORIZONTAL

Background Information for Learners

Learning Competency with code

Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Horizontal Position (2F) (TLE_IAAW9-12FC-Ic-e-2)

3. Tack-weld each end of the joint in position with a

Direction: Make a three pass fillet weld on a tee joint in the

What I have learned in this activity _______________________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Vertical Position (3f)

Background Information for Learners

Direction: Make a three pass fillet weld on a

Rubric for Scoring

6. Free of Weld defects One Two Three Four or

What have you learned in this activity _____________________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Background Information for Learners:

Learning Competency with code:

Weld carbon steel plates in overhead position (4F) (TLE_IAAW9-12FWIIa-c-4)

1. Prepare and clean one 3/8″ x 4″ x 8″ and two

9. Clean and cool the plate as needed between passes.

1. Clean the base material

1. What is a stringer bead? ______________________________________________

Weld width Total Points

Appearance Total Points

Face of bead Total Points

Edge of Total Points

Surrounding Total Points

Penetration Total Points

Answer Key: (Activity 1)

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Background Information for Learners: