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There are no , non -consumable electrodes, there are slower consumed electrodes, as in TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding in which a Tungsten electrode is used , and in the hands of a very skilled welder , last the longest of all electrodes , but are in the end consumed.

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What is the meaning consumable welding?

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What is consumable electrodes?

That would refer to your tungsten electrode in TIG welding


When to use dc welding machine and ac welding machine?

Dc welding can be used for non consumable electrodes with consumable electrode heat is transferred from electrode to work by molten metal. Ac welding is desirable for aluminum and magnesium, because it helps break up oxides AC is more stable than Dc.


What is the difference between a non consumable good and a consumable good?

A non consumable good is a good that can be reused. A consumable good is one that will be used and then discarded or eliminated. For example, a car or a sofa is a non consumable good. An example of a consumable good would been food or toilet paper.


What welding process uses a non consumable electrode?

consumable is when the rod or other metal is also used up in the weld, like common mig welding. Non consumable would be like forms of tig welding that don't use any rods or other metals to join the 2 materials together. This is the Distance


Definition of argon welding?

Argon welding, also known as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), is a welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create a welding arc. Argon gas is typically used as the shielding gas to protect the weld pool from atmospheric contamination. This process is commonly used for welding non-ferrous metals, stainless steel, and thin materials.


Name of one electrode and say is positive or negative?

The Cathode is the negative electrode; the anode is the positive electrode


What is a tungsten in tig welding?

Tungsten is a metal used as the electrode in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. It has a high melting point and is non-consumable, so it does not melt during the welding process. Tungsten helps create a stable arc and allows for precise control in TIG welding.


Is anode the electron-providing electrode?

Yes, anode the electron provides electrode. It is stated that an electrode is a conductor that is used to make contact with non-metallic parts of a circuit.


What is the alternative name for the negative electrode?

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