*3.4.1 Flat position*

The flat position is the simplest position and the easiest to execute by novice welders. Most welders find welding in this position to be natural and comfortable, typically traveling from left to right. It is generally recommended that the component being welded be turned to the flat position for easier constructability, if possible. **Figure 6** shows the location of the material and fillet in a flat position weld. Molten weld material travels downward naturally in the flat position, penetrating the material adequately. The flat welding position is executed similarly for both fillet and groove joint configurations [12].
