Historically, balling the tip of the electrode was the default process to prepare it for AC TIG welding (most notably for ...

It’s right in the name. TIG welding uses sintered tungsten electrodes; rare earth oxides reduce the work factor to make striking arcs easier. Source: Adobe Stock. Another important industrial ...

Aspiring TIG welders very quickly learn the importance of good tungsten electrode grinding ... the torch hand to plunge the electrode into the weld pool, causing it to ball up and stop performing ...

As a result, changes in weld material and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding procedures were developed. Damaged and worn blades received for remanufacturing are cleaned and inspected for cracks and ...