In GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) also known as TIG welding (Tungsten Inert Gas welding), a non consumable electrode (made up of Tungsten) is used. Tungsten is preferred due to high its high melting point (approximately 3,4100C) and high hardness. Either pure tungsten is used as electrode or it can be alloyed with other elements. These electrodes come in a variety of sizes and lengths. These electrodes are color coded….
GMAW (MIG Welding) electrode specification
GMAW (MIG welding) electrodes are designated by some letters and numbers such as ER70S-6, ER90S-6 and E308L etc. I will explain the meaning of these symbols: FOR CARBON STEEL OR MILD STEEL (SUCH AS ER70S-6 OR ER70S-3) Where, ER – Designates electrode or filler rod XX – Designates the minimum tensile strength of the deposited weld metal S – Stands for solid wire Y – Designates the chemical composition of….
Welding electrodes – Understanding the SMAW electrode symbols
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) electrodes are designated by “E” followed by four (or five) digits for example: E7018, E6013 or E10018. I will explain the meaning of these symbols: IF THE ELECTRODE HAS “E” FOLLOWED BY FOUR DIGITS (FOR EX. E7018) E – Stands for electrode XX – First two digits designates the minimum tensile strength in Ksi (XX * 1000 Psi) X – Second last digit designates position….