Tungsten

Electrodes Accessories
5/2007 AY 5.0

• Five industry-standard types: • Five industry-standard diameters:

Pure, 2% Thoriated, 2% Ceriated, 1.5% Lanthanated and Rare Earth 0.040", 1/16", 3/32", 1/8" and 5/32"

A line of premium tungsten for the most

demanding TIG welding applications!
Available in five types and five industry-standard diameters,
Weldcraft’s premium line of tungsten electrodes have undergone
rigorous testing to ensure the highest quality and durability.
Packages of ten 7-inch tungsten electrodes are color-coded and
feature three languages — English, Spanish and French.
Note: Refer to manufacturer MSDS sheets for proper preparation and safety.
Use proper ventilation/capture during preparation. Refer to manufacturer
warning regarding ventilation.

Alloying Materials
Type Size Part # Applications Element Composition Welded
Pure Tungsten (EWP)
Forms a clean, balled end when heated 0.040" x 7" (1.0 mm x 175 mm) WP040X7 AC None 99.5% Tungsten Aluminum
and provides good arc stability for 1/16" x 7" (1.6 mm x 175 mm) WP116X7 0.5% Other Magnesium
AC welding with a balanced or 3/32" x 7" (2.4 mm x 175 mm) WP332X7
unbalanced squarewave or sine wave.
1/8" x 7" (3.2 mm x 175 mm) WP018X7
5/32" x 7" (4.0 mm x 175 mm) WP532X7
2% Ceriated Tungsten (EWCe-2)
Performs well in DC welding and arc 0.040" x 7" (1.0 mm x 175 mm) WC040X7 DC Cerium 97.3% Tungsten Carbon Steel
starting at low current settings, and can 1/16" x 7" (1.6 mm x 175 mm) WC116X7 AC inverters 1.8 – 2.20% Cerium Stainless Steel
be used proficiently in AC processes. 0.5% Other Nickel Alloy
3/32" x 7" (2.4 mm x 175 mm) WC332X7
Titanium
1/8" x 7" (3.2 mm x 175 mm) WC018X7
5/32" x 7" (4.0 mm x 175 mm) WC532X7
1.5% Lanthanated Tungsten (EWLa-1.5)
Provides excellent arc starting, arc 0.040" x 7" (1.0 mm x 175 mm) WL040X7 DC Lanthanum 97.80% Tungsten Carbon Steel
stability and re-ignition, and is less 1/16" x 7" (1.6 mm x 175 mm) WL116X7 1.30 –1.70% Lanthanum Stainless Steel
prone to tip wear. 0.5% Other Nickel Alloy
3/32" x 7" (2.4 mm x 175 mm) WL332X7
Titanium
1/8" x 7" (3.2 mm x 175 mm) WL018X7
5/32" x 7" (4.0 mm x 175 mm) WL532X7
Rare Earth Tungsten (EWG)
Combines the best of all alloying 0.040" x 7" (1.0 mm x 175 mm) WG040X7 DC Cerium, 97.3% Tungsten All
elements and provides excellent arc 1/16" x 7" (1.6 mm x 175 mm) WG116X7 AC inverters Lanthanum, Balance: Cerium,
stability in AC or DC welding. Yttrium, Lanthanum, Yttrium,
3/32" x 7" (2.4 mm x 175 mm) WG332X7
and Others and Others
1/8" x 7" (3.2 mm x 175 mm) WG018X7
5/32" x 7" (4.0 mm x 175 mm) WG532X7
2% Thoriated Tungsten (EWTh-2)
Offers good arc starting and is ideal for 0.040" x 7" (1.0 mm x 175 mm) WT040X7 DC Thorium 97.3% Tungsten Carbon Steel
high current requirements. Also good for 1/16" x 7" (1.6 mm x 175 mm) WT116X7 1.70 – 2.20% Thorium Stainless Steel
low-amperage AC applications using a 0.5% Other Nickel Alloy
3/32" x 7" (2.4 mm x 175 mm) WT332X7
modified point. Titanium
1/8" x 7" (3.2 mm x 175 mm) WT018X7 Copper
5/32" x 7" (4.0 mm x 175 mm) WT532X7

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 Triad Tungsten Grinder
™

Triad Tungsten Grinder

™
(TTG Plus)
This tool provides operators with the
versatility and accuracy needed to prepare
tungsten for both orbital welding and
hand-held applications. Its grinding, cutting
and facing capabilities eliminate the need
and cost for additional preparation tools.
Plus, it features the most robust, reliable
motor available in the marketplace.

Includes a sturdy powder-coated steel

carrying case, standard-finish grinding
wheel, electrode holder, Torx T20
screwdriver and mounting plate to convert
to bench model. (Refer to Index Sheet
AY 6.0 for more information.)

Typical Current Ranges for Tungsten Electrodes*

Direct Current (Amps) Alternating Current (Amps)

Electrode Gas Cup DCEN DCEP Unbalanced Wave AC Balanced Wave AC
Diameter I.D. EWX-X EWX-X EWP EWX-X EWP EWX-X
.040 in 3/8 in 15 – 80 N/A 20 – 60 15 – 80 10 – 30 20 – 60
1/16 in 3/8 in 70 –150 10 – 80 50 –100 70 –150 30 – 80 60 –120
3/32 in 1/2 in 150 – 250 15 – 30 100 –160 140 – 235 60 –130 100 –180
1/8 in 1/2 in 250 – 400 25 – 40 150 – 200 225 – 325 100 –180 160 – 250
5/32 in 1/2 in 400 – 500 40 – 55 200 – 275 300 – 400 160 – 240 200 – 320

*All values are based on the use of argon as a shielding gas. Other current values may be employed depending
on the shielding gas, type of equipment and application.

TIG Tip Tungsten Preparation

CORRECT INCORRECT
Ideal Preparation — Stable Arc Wrong Preparation — Wandering Arc
Straight Ground Radial Ground

Stable Arc Arc Wander

Flat Tip Pointed Tip
Grinding Grinding
Wheel Wheel

Note: Do not use wheel for other jobs or tungsten can become contaminated and cause lower weld quality.
Use pointed tungsten when welding AC or DC with most inverters.

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