The electrode is an essential component for orbital TIG welding. There are different types of electrodes used in orbital TIG welding . The electrode defines the quality of the arc and its geometry has a direct influence on the quality of the welding. Here are 6 parameters to consider in order to respect the geometry of the electrodes in TIG welding!
The choice of the right tungsten electrodes in GTAW, or TIG welding, is of the utmost importance. Concerning the parameters to be considered when you do TIG orbital welding, the following three parameters will help you to make the right choice.
The tungsten electrode plays a key role in the orbital TIG welding process since its use allows the electric arc to be obtained and its geometry directly influences the quality of the weld. Several criteria must be taken into account when choosing the electrode: material, diameter, length, size, geometry and surface condition of the electrode are parameters to be considered.