TIG Welding Tungsten Electrodes Rare Earth Blend (Purple, EWG) 10-Pack (1/8")
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It weighs 0 pounds with the rods in the case. Weight 4 lbs.
Those may not be the first choice when it comes to A strength of 1/16" would be limited to very thin metals unless welds were very thin. In addition, they will ball and create little nodules when a huge current is run Though their steel products are my favorite, I also like their stainless products.
Only the 2% thoriated tungsten is even slightly radioactive. That means it will only be radioactive once it is burned. That also means it only exists as a powder. However, I'm told that it's only a very small amount of money. might be wrong, but for now, I believe this is the best answer I can come up with.
A very wide range of amps, from 2 to 650, can be handled by these rare earth electrodes. It is possible that the exact values may vary depending on the type of equipment, application, and shielding gas used.
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The value is over twice as good as the E3 tungsten I buy at However, because I haven't even tried using it yet, I can't report on how it works. I'll post an update when I do. There is one thing to keep in mind It was mentioned that failed X-rays were the cause of this stuff by one reviewer The welds on a pipe are rayed Having done critical welds on pipes for twelve years, I was of the opinion that such a thing couldn't possibly be possible. The inclusion of tungsten occurs with any type of tungsten electrode, not simply the alloy type. It has everything to do with the operator's technique, not the type of alloy.
Tungsten is very good. Having just started my last tungsten of the 10 that came with it, I'm getting down to the wire. Having had this pack for over 3 months, I have been able to weld 15 pounds of steel in it. With these tungsten rods, 032 filler rods are available. I found them to be the best company offering 304 and 347 stainless steels. How it gets dirty is one of its best features. It is for this reason that when you dip it or apply a dirty spatter, it will be pulled away from the tip, allowing you to continue The steady arc I can get down to 2 amps is my own experience. Most of the welding that I do is on 16gauge and 20gauge iron or steel with This is a very good product.
It was ordered to be used at work, but failed X-rays I wish you ray! There are some trashy welds, but nothing too bad. This is a great product. Weld cleanly if you want the best results. You should order something else since tungsten is quite soft and tips easily break off when exposed to real amperages. It may be used in light automotive applications, but cannot be applied to industrial applications at 175 degrees F With 225 amps. The 2% red side ended up being the more faithful option in spite of trying out the purple end.
There is no paint left on the end and it runs down the tungsten too easily. As a result, I went back to some reviews and found mentions that I should sand off this paint Having to is a burden I shouldn't have to bear. As soon as the tip is contaminated, it cannot be welded, and it needs to be repaired. In addition, I have 4 out of the 10 that won't When used with High Frequency start up, the coil would just buzz and never begin to build I will be going back to the I have edited It was my fault that the race started falsely. The back cap of my machine is cracked, which is letting all the Argon out. I, however, developed a black spot on my collet and gas lens from the blue paint that melted the tungsten. The brake clean and parts wash were finally successful in cleaning the vehicle.
After I finished school, I worked for a company - I welded Since the equipment was purchased 15 years ago. A couple of weeks ago, I bought my first TIG machine, a 225 amp AC/DC primeweld, and I was looking for tungsten that could Our thoriated or ceriated rods at work take care of welding steel just as well as these rods. However, as someone who has never welded aluminum, I can also confirm that these rods are good at welding aluminum (on air conditioning, of course), which is a great The price was very reasonable and I am satisfied.
I am amazed! It is the first time I've ever used tungsten electrodes. I am blown away by it. Using these items as aids, I was able to melt alumina with chromia to make rubies, and they worked great! Without melting, an arc of extreme temperature can be maintained for a long time. The gas doesn't matter, because it works just fine without it. Be sure to appropriately sharpen your tip I preferred the truncated tip for maximum surface area at high amps. Although the tip lasts for such a long time, as long as I don't use gas, it needs to be reshaped from time to time to suit my preference. This is not an issue. It was possible to sharpen with an alumina coated sandpaper without a problem. If you drag the tip parallel to the grain, you should do so in one direction only By pulling against the sandpaper only). If the tip of your electrode is dipped into your burning melt, it will basically be eaten up, cutting down the duration of your electrode. This is the best thing to use on the negative lead of my DC arc welder, because it lasts a long time. Connect a carbon gouging rod to the positive lead, and bam, I have a super hot arc furnace that is easy to use wherever I go! Thank you MTS for introducing me to your tungsten flavors! I look forward to trying the others!.
As long as you have a sharp point, arc control is relatively easy and I am a bit rusty because I have not practiced lately. The only reason I did not give the product 5 stars is because of the reason I My colletts do not allow the color coded terminal to go Even though it is only a small inconvenience, it is still an inconvenience. If you need an update, I will do so later. Don't dip your tungsten and have a great welding day!.
Whilst these tungstens display excellent arc characteristics and present less vulnerability to fouling than most electrodes, their levels of arc degradation when slightly fouled are milder than most electrodes. In a properly prepared arc, such as a tethered laser, the arc is stable and wanders very little. In spite of buying both 1/16th and 3/32nd, the only problem I have is that the paint on the 3/32nd electrodes is so thick, the torch head has to be disassembled to swap out the Compared to the collet opening, the paint on the pack I got is thicker.