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Tungsten Tip - Angle
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:57 pm
by piwko4
Hey, im fairly new to tig and was wondering if the angle of the grind on the tungsten makes any diffrence. I know that aluminum needs a round grind, but for steel, how sharp of a point sould i make..
Re: Tungsten Tip - Angle
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:53 pm
by piwko4
Buler...
Re: Tungsten Tip - Angle
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:40 pm
by tom275
The sharper the better
Re: Tungsten Tip - Angle
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:06 am
by robbee
im far from being an expert or pro, but i've noticed when i make the angle on the tip of my tungsten around 2 times the electrode diameter and keep a real sharp point, then its easier to keep a good arc, clean weld, and it seems to make a good controlled weld bead that keeps a good weld pool
Re: Tungsten Tip - Angle
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:22 pm
by rickbreezy
The guy that makes this website has some really good advice, and has made my tig welding alot easier. For mild steel, he advises(i think) a very sharp tip, ground(grinded) lenthwise, with a tiny flat end. For me it's made my weld quality go from d- to c+ just by closeley following those tips.
Flame on!
-Rick