Tungsten Electrode Selection

The selection and preparation of tungsten electrodes for TIG Welding or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) to use for a particular application depends on many variables, including the type of material to be welded, the welding amperage, and the type of weld, among other factors. Tungsten Electrode Diameters And Lengths Tungsten Electrodes are available in a variety of … Read more

Aluminum TIG Welding Rods

4043 Aluminum TIG welding rods – are uncoated aluminum TIG welding rods that are good for general Aluminum TIG welding. 4043 Aluminum TIG welding filler rods can be used to weld the following Aluminum alloys: 1100, 5052, 6061, and 356 aluminum castings. It is most often used to weld the 6XXX series of alloys. The silicon addition improves puddle … Read more

Tungsten Electrodes

Non-consumable tungsten electrodes for GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)  or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, generally are of several types. Types Of Tungsten Electrodes Tungsten electrodes types and their typical application can be identified by color-coded end marks as follows. Pure Tungsten :  Green 2% Ceriated :  Gray 2% Thoriated : Red 2% Zirconiated : Brown 1.5% Lanthanated … Read more