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TVL – IA (GAS METAL ARC WELDING)

Activity Sheet Quarter 3 – Competency 4

Welding Procedure

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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TVL SHS- IA (GAS METAL ARC WELDING NC II)
Activity Sheet No. 1
First Edition, 2020

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 Quarter 3 – Week 1-2

Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) No. 1

Name of Learner: ___________________________________________________

Grade and Section: ____________________________Date: _________________

TVL SHS - IA (GAS METAL ARC WELDING) ACTIVITY SHEET

Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Vertical Position (3G)

I. Learning Competency with Code

LO 4. Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Vertical Position (3G)

4.1 Perform root pass, subsequent/filling passes and capping in accordance

with approved WPS and or client specifications.
4.2 Ensure that root pass and subsequent filling are clean and free from defects
and discontinuities.
4.3 Maintain weld profile in accordance with WPS/industry standards.
4.4 Check and repair the weld, as required.
4.5 Perform the tasks following safety procedures TLE_IAGMAW 9-12WSPL-
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II. Background Information for Learners

WELDING CARBON STEEL PLATES IN VERTICAL POSITION (3G)

In the fabrication of many structures such as steel buildings, bridges, tanks,
pipelines, ships, and machinery, the operator must frequently make vertical weld is one
with a seam or line of weld running up and down.

One of the problems of vertical welding position is that gravity has a tendency to
sag the molten puddle from the electrode and plates being welded. To prevent this from
happening, fast-freeze types of electrodes should be used. Puddle control can also be
achieved by proper electrode manipulation and selecting electrodes specifically
designed for vertical position welding.

POSITION AND MOVEMENT OF THE ELECTRODE

Vertical welding is done by depositing beads either in an upward or downward
direction, (sometimes referred to as uphill and downhill). Downward welding is very
practical for welding light page metal because penetration is shallow, thereby forming
an adequate weld without burning through the metal. Moreover, downward welding can
be performed much more rapidly, which is important in production work.

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 Although it is generally recommended for welding lighter materials, it can be used
for most metal thickness.

Position of the electrode for downward (left) and upward

On heavy plates of ¼ “or more in thickness, upward welding is often more
practical, since deeper penetration can be obtained. Welding upward also makes
it possible to create a shelf for successive layers of beads.

For downward welding, tip the electrode at about 60° travel angle and 90°
work angle. Start at the top of the seam and move downward with little or no
weaving motion. If a slight weave is necessary, swing the electrode so the
crescent is at the top.

For upward welding, start with the electrode at right angles to the plates.
Then, lower the rear of the electrode, keeping the tip in place, until the electrode
forms an angle of 10°- 15° with the horizontal.

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Laying Straight Beads in Vertical–Downhill Method
Set up a practice piece in vertical position with a series of straight lines drawn on
it. Start at the top of the plate with the electrode pointed upward about 60° from the
vertical plate. Keep the arc short and draw the electrode downward to form the bead.
Travel just fast enough to keep the molten metal and slag from running ahead of the
crater. Do not use any weaving motion to start with. Once this technique is mastered try
weaving the electrode but very slightly with the crest at the top of the craters.

Laying Straight Beads in a Vertical Position-Uphill Method

1. Obtain a ½ “plate and draw a series of straight lines. Then fasten the piece so
the lines are in a vertical position.

2. Strike the arc on the bottom of the plate. As the metal is deposited, move the tip
of the electrode upward in a rocking motion as shown in the picture below.

This is often called a whipping motion. In rocking the electrode, do not break the
arc but simply pivot it with a wrist movement so the arc is moved up ahead of the weld
long enough for the bead to solidify. Then return it to the crater and repeat the
operation, working up along the line to the top of the plate. Remember; do not break the
arc while moving the electrode upward. Withdraw it just long enough to permit the
deposited metal to solidify and form a shelf so additional metal can be deposited.
Continue to lay beads from bottom to top until each line is smooth and uniform in width.

Laying Vertical Beads with a Weaving Motion

On many vertical seams in uphill welding, it is necessary to form beads of various
widths. The width of the bead can control by using one of the weaving patterns. Each
pattern will produce a bead approximately twice the diameter of the electrode. Notice
that each weave is shaped so the electrode can dig into the metal at the bottom of the
stroke, and the upward motion momentarily removes the heat until the metal can
solidify. When a smooth weld is required on the final pass of a wide joint, the wash bead
should be used.

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 Before applying these weaving motions on the actual joints, practice running
them on a vertical plate. Continue this practice until a smooth bead of uniform width can
be deposited.

Steps in performing root pass on 3G position

Steps/Procedure:
III. 1. Prepare the plate with the angle of level:
2. 30˚-50˚ root face: ± 8mm
3. Lay the plate to be welded in the working
table

4. Tack weld both ends to give an included

angle of 60˚-70˚ and a gap of 2± 0.8mm
Clamp the work piece in vertical manner
5. Start welding from bottom to top of the plate.
Note: Maintain an arc length of 2mm to 3mm

6. Using the steel brush, clean

the bead.

Note: Always wear a clear eye glasses when cleaning the bead.

7. Inspect the bead uniformity.

8. Present the work piece to your teacher.

Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Tips for Cleaning Welds. http://weldingsource.org/tips-for-cleaning-welds/

mig_handbook.pdf. Accessed January 10, 2021.

weldingtipsandtricks. MIG Welding 3G Vertical Open Root Plate Test.

Retrieved: May 5, 2015.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrHPbitGMeQ.

AdiWeld. MIG Welding Techniques – 3G Position Open Root+Hot

PassWalking – Technika Spawania MG-MAG. Retrieved: January 27,
2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re5wDB-F-TM.

IV. Activity Proper

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 1. Directions / Instructions

a. Read the Information stated in the Background for the Learners.

b. Perform the activity below. If you encountered any difficulty, you may
contact your teacher for assistance.

Activity 1

Directions: Let’s see if you can still remember what have you learned by
answering the questions below. Write your answer in a separate sheet.
1. Why is important to understand the essentials of welding before starting to
weld?

2. What are the applications of vertical position in welding?

3. Why do we need to follow the right weld positioning in welding?

4. Do you think you will encounter any problem in doing vertical position in
welding? What are those?

5. Why do we need to follow procedures and techniques in performing vertical

position welding?

Activity 2

Directions: Give a brief description/uses of the following. Use separate sheet of

paper to write your answers.

1. Fast- freeze
2. Vertical position
3. Molten puddle
4. Vertical position Uphill
5. Vertical position Downhill

Activity 3

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 Directions: Create a poster for the procedure of performing Vertical position
uphill technique. Use separate sheet of paper.
TASK SHEET

Title: Weld carbon steel plates in vertical position (3G)

Performance Objective: Given the step by step procedures the students

should be able to perform root pass,
subsequent/filling passes and capping in accordance
with approved WPS and or client specifications.
Supplies/Materials : Electrode Rod, Carbon Steel Plates,
Steel brush
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
1. mild steel plate, 10mm x 75mm x 200mm
2. Electrode Rod ER70s-6

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

1. MIG machine with accessories
2. steel brush
3. welding helmet/shield
4. gloves
5. apron
Steps/Procedure:
1. Prepare the plate with the angle of level: 30˚-50˚ root face: ± 8mm.
2. Lay the plate to be welded in the working table.

3. Tack weld both ends to give an included angle of 60˚-70˚ and a gap of 2±
0.8mm. Clamp the work piece in vertical manner.

4. Start welding from bottom to top of the plate.

Note: Maintain an arc length of 2mm to 3mm

5. Using the steel brush, brush the bead.

Note: Always wear a clear eye glasses when brushing the bead.

6. Inspect the bead uniformity.

7. Present the work piece to your teacher.

Assessment Method:
 Rubrics
Guide Questions
Read the following questions and write your answer on a separate sheet.

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 1. Why do we need to know the applications of vertical position in
welding?
2. What are the advantages of being knowledgeable in using vertical
position in welding?

RUBRICS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA RATING SHEET
Student Name:
Specialization: IA – Gas Metal Arc Welding
Unit Lesson Weld carbon steel plates in vertical position (3G)
Learning Perform root pass, subsequent/filling passes and capping in
Outcome accordance with approved WPS and or client specifications.
Level of Performance
Very
Criteria Excellent Satisfactory Poor Very Poor
Satisfactory
(5 Points) (3 Points) (2 Points) (1 Point)
(4 Points)
Successfully
Activities Activities Activities
completed All activities
was attempted was not
all the was
partially to finish attempted
activities completed
Procedures completed without to finish.
and but failed to
and failed following Procedures
following follow
to correctly properly were not
the correctly the
the the followed
procedures procedures
procedures procedures correctly
correctly
Complete Incomplete
Complete Incomplete Incomplete
tools and tools and
tools and tools and tools and
materials. materials.
Proper use of materials. materials. materials.
Use Improper
tools/materials Improper Improper Improper
properly the use of
use of some use of most use of all
required some tools
tools was tools was tools was
tools and was
observed observed observed
materials observed
Observed
Observed Observed Observed Do not
safety
safety safety safety observe
measures
Safety measures at measures measures safety
some
precautionary all times. at all times. most of measures.
times.
measures Wear Wear times. Wear Wear
Wear
complete incomplete incomplete incomplete
incomplete
PPE while PPE while PPE while PPE while
PPE while
at work at work at work at work
at work
Work habit Observed Observed Observed Observed Did not
proper proper proper proper observed
behavior at behavior behavior behavior proper

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 all times most of the some times some times behavior
while times while while while while
working with working working working working
others and with others with others with others with others
able to and able to but able to but failed and failed
finish the finish the finish the to finish the to finish the
task at a task at a task at a task at a task at a
specified specified specified specified specified
time time time time time
Perfect Score
= 20 points 20 16 12 8 4

V. Reflection
Supply the statement below. Copy and answer in a separate sheet.

In doing vertical position in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), I

developed the attitude of _______________________________.
In this lesson, I learned that ______________________ I can use this
knowledge to _____________________________________________ .

VI. Answer Key

(answer may vary)

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