TIG Rods & Tungsten
This category covers the two TIG consumables: tungsten electrodes, which hold a stable arc without melting into the weld pool, and filler rods, fed by hand to add metal where needed. Unlike stick electrodes or MIG wire, the tungsten is not consumed as filler, though it wears and needs regrinding; tungsten is chosen by composition (pure, thoriated, lanthanated or ceriated), diameter and current type, and filler rods by metal, alloy and diameter.
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This class serves providing the tungsten electrode and optional filler in TIG welding processes, with a clear distinction between the electrode role (arc stability) and the rod role (adding filler metal). Tungsten characteristics vary by model and include commercially available compositions — among them pure tungsten, thoriated, lanthanated, ceriated, and other alloys — and not every product range is assumed to include every composition. Filler-rod characteristics vary by model: metal type, diameter, alloy composition, and length. Technical note: the tungsten electrode is "non-consumable" in the welding process in the technical sense, meaning it does not melt into the weld pool as filler; this does not imply absence of wear, as it may require grinding or replacement with use. Choice of tungsten type and filler rod is tied to several factors including current type, metal, process, welding procedure, and equipment, and is not presented as an exclusive selection rule. Uses: metal-fabrication shops across varied applications depending on model and suitability. Procurement considerations: selecting the tungsten type and filler rod based on metal, process, and the approved procedure. Model specifications, tungsten composition, diameter, and metal compatibility are reviewed in the product documentation before selection.
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This class serves providing the tungsten electrode and optional filler in TIG welding processes, with a clear distinction between the electrode role (arc stability) and the rod role (adding filler metal). Tungsten characteristics vary by model and include commercially available compositions — among them pure tungsten, thoriated, lanthanated, ceriated, and other alloys — and not every product range is assumed to include every composition. Filler-rod characteristics vary by model: metal type, diameter, alloy composition, and length. Technical note: the tungsten electrode is "non-consumable" in the welding process in the technical sense, meaning it does not melt into the weld pool as filler; this does not imply absence of wear, as it may require grinding or replacement with use. Choice of tungsten type and filler rod is tied to several factors including current type, metal, process, welding procedure, and equipment, and is not presented as an exclusive selection rule. Uses: metal-fabrication shops across varied applications depending on model and suitability. Procurement considerations: selecting the tungsten type and filler rod based on metal, process, and the approved procedure. Model specifications, tungsten composition, diameter, and metal compatibility are reviewed in the product documentation before selection.
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