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VIPER MIG 165
OPERATING MANUAL
LANTHANATED
(GOLD)
ZIRCONIATED
(WHITE)
THORIATED
(RED)
E3
(TURQUOISE)
CERIATED
(GREY)
AC CURRENT
DC CURRENT
ALUMINIUM
MILD STEEL
STAINLESS STEEL
TITANIUM /
COPPER ALLOYS
ARC IGNITION
TUNGSTEN LIFE
ARC STABILITY
RESISTANCE TO
CONTAMINATION
AC PERFORMANCE
N/A
TIG TUNGSTEN SELECTION GUIDE
This information is intended to act as a guide only, individual results may vary depending on technique, skill and material.
18.5 TIG Tungsten Selection Guide
18.6 Tungsten Electrodes Rating for Welding Currents
Tungsten Diameter (mm)
Diameter at the Tip (mm)
Constant Included Angle
(°)
Current Range (Amps)
Current Range (Pulsed
Amps)
1.0mm
0.25
20
5 - 30
5 - 60
1.6mm
0.5
25
8 - 50
5 - 100
1.6mm
0.8
30
10 - 70
10 - 140
2.4mm
0.8
35
12 - 90
12 - 180
2.4mm
1.1
45
15 - 150
15 - 250
3.2mm
1.1
60
20 - 200
20 - 300
3.2mm
1.5
90
25 - 250
25 - 350
TIG: Welding Guide