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SECTION 10
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SELECTING AND PREPARING TUNGSTEN
ELECTRODE
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For additional information, see your distributor for a handbook on the Gas
Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process.Wear clean gloves to prevent
contamination of tungsten electrode.
NOTE
10-1. Selecting Tungsten Electrode
Amperage Range - Gas Type
♦
- Polarity
Electrode Diameter
DC
−
Argon
−
Electrode
Negative/Straight Polarity
DC
−
Argon
−
Electrode
Positive/Reverse Polarity
AC
−
Argon
−
Using
High Frequency
AC
−
Argon
−
Balanced
Wave Using High Freq.
2% Thorium Alloyed
Tungsten (Red Band)
.010”
Up to 25
*
Up to 20
Up to 15
.020”
15-40
*
15-35
5-20
.040”
25-85
*
20-80
20-60
1/16”
50-160
10-20
50-150
60-120
3/32”
135-235
15-30
130-250
100-180
1/8”
250-400
25-40
225-360
160-250
5/32”
400-500
40-55
300-450
200-320
3/16”
500-750
55-80
400-500
290-390
1/4”
750-1000
80-125
600-800
340-525
♦
Typical argon shielding gas flow rates are 15 to 35 cfh (cubic feet per hour).
*Not Recommended.
The figures listed are intended as a guide and are a composite of recommendations from American Welding Society (AWS) and electrode
manufacturers.
10-2. Safety Information About Tungsten
Ref. S-0161
Y
Grinding the tungsten elec-
trode produces dust and fly-
ing sparks which can cause
injury and start fires. Use lo-
cal exhaust (forced ventila-
tion) at the grinder or wear an
approved respirator. Read
MSDS for safety information.
Consider using tungsten
containing ceria, lanthana,
or yttria instead of thoria.
Grinding dust from thoriated
electrodes contains low-lev-
el radioactive material.
Properly dispose of grinder
dust in an environmentally
safe way. Wear proper face,
hand, and body protection.
Keep flammables away.
1
Tungsten Electrode With
Balled End
2
Pointed Tungsten Electrode
1
2
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