What Does “G” Mean in Welding Codes and Classifications?
After certifying over 500 welders to ASME and AWS standards, we’ve decoded the alphabet soup of welding terminology – the letter "G" carries specific meanings depending on context, primarily indicating either position or process type. In welding, "G" can mean: 1) A groove weld designation (as in AWS D1.1) 2) The gas-shielded process category 3) […]