Posts Tagged ‘tungsten electrode’

Try And Develop Your Arc Starting With These Tips

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Here are a few useful welding tips to make your arc starting even better than normal.

Start it by try using the tungsten electrode with the least or smallest diameter ever probable for the amperage that you use. It’s advisable to go with and compare and see if the size of the tungsten electrode goes well with the size of the collet.

Next step you can follow is to get a tungsten electrode which is of the best offered quality and never compromise on quality seeing its cost. Also using a first-class torch as well as work leads will give out the best result that you are aiming for.

Try keeping the torch as well as the work leads as close as you can and also shift the power source near the work. Never forget to check for any loose nuts and also tighten all connections. Make sure that the torch cable is in no way making contact with any grounded metal piece or things.

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What To Look For In A Tungsten Electrode

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

The tungsten electrode is used with three different welding processes or procedures. These electrodes are made for the; Plasma arc, Gas tungsten arc, and Tungsten inert gas welding processes. This equipment has been designed to be used with the tungsten electrode.

This tungsten stone is made up of a shiny metal white in coloring. This stone is known for having the capability of maintaining one of the highest melting points when it comes to elements. They are also known for having very high boiling points for a metal. These aspects are what makes them unique. Because of their abilities to withstand very high temperatures and their durability, they are a must for some welding techniques.

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