Which statement best describes the 2G welding position?

• A. 2G is flat position.
• B. 2G is overhead.
• C. 2G is horizontal with the weld face horizontal.
• D. 2G is vertical.

Answer: (C)

Welding positions describe how the joint is oriented and where the weld bead sits relative to gravity. The 2G position is the horizontal weld on a joint that lies in a vertical plane, so the weld face runs horizontally. This means you’re guiding the molten metal to lay a level bead as you travel along the joint, which is the hallmark of a horizontal-position weld. It’s distinct from the flat position (plate is flat and the weld sits on top), the overhead position (welding from above with the bead facing downward), or the vertical position (the weld progresses along a vertical seam).