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TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES
COMPARATIVE TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES
TIG WELDING
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Sharpening the electrode: The sharpening angle has a very large influence on the characteristics 
of a bead. A large angle results in a narrow weld and high penetration while a small angle results in a 
wide weld with less penetration.
Electrode sharpener (ref. 045415)
Electrodes from ø 1 to 4 mm
Particle filter
Angle 15 to 180 °
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Stainless 
steel
Alu
DC  AC    
Arc stability Arc ignition Electrode life
WP
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++++
---
+++ ++ +++ ++
WL15
+++ ++ +++ +++ ++ +++ +++
WL20
+++ + +++ +++ ++ +++ +++
WC
+++ ++ +++  ++ +++ ++++ ++
WR2
++++ +++ ++++ +++ ++ +++ +++
E3
++++ +++ ++++ +++ +++ ++++ +++