2G Groove Weld Setup and Procedure Practice Set
A practice set on 2G groove welding, where the weld runs horizontally on a vertical plate, aimed at 11th grade and up. It builds technical vocabulary (root opening, root face, work and travel angles, undercut, overlap) and reinforces step-by-step welding setup and procedure. Designed for a focused 45-minute block or a shop-based lesson with students who can work through the terms and procedure before practicing.
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this set before hands-on welding time so students can learn the key terms and sequence first; it works well as a warm-up or pre-lab reading in a 45-minute block.
- Discussion question: How do the work angle and travel angle each change the way the weld pool fills the joint, and what defect might appear if the travel angle is too steep?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: have them sketch the vertical plate and label the root opening, root face, and direction of travel before reading the procedure, and pair them with a peer who has welding experience.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to compare how undercut and overlap form in the 2G position versus the 1G position and propose a corrective adjustment for each.
- Estimated time: about 30 to 40 minutes to read and answer the questions, plus follow-up discussion.
2G Groove Weld Setup and Procedure Practice Set
A practice set on 2G groove welding, where the weld runs horizontally on a vertical plate, aimed at 11th grade and up. It builds technical vocabulary (root opening, root face, work and travel angles, undercut, overlap) and reinforces step-by-step welding setup and procedure. Designed for a focused 45-minute block or a shop-based lesson with students who can work through the terms and procedure before practicing.
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this set before hands-on welding time so students can learn the key terms and sequence first; it works well as a warm-up or pre-lab reading in a 45-minute block.
- Discussion question: How do the work angle and travel angle each change the way the weld pool fills the joint, and what defect might appear if the travel angle is too steep?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: have them sketch the vertical plate and label the root opening, root face, and direction of travel before reading the procedure, and pair them with a peer who has welding experience.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to compare how undercut and overlap form in the 2G position versus the 1G position and propose a corrective adjustment for each.
- Estimated time: about 30 to 40 minutes to read and answer the questions, plus follow-up discussion.