What color TIG welding Tungsten should you use? | GTAW | Giveaway
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Today we are going to go over TIG welding Tungsten and what the colored bands classify them as.
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This isn't super scientific, this is just my thoughts on the subject and I appreciate everyone watching.
Whether you are new to welding or you just like using 1 type of tungsten because it works, thats great! I just like to try new things and experiment with what works the best and how things change when I introduce something different into the mix.
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What Tungsten do you guys use?
HourGlassFab same as you basically. 2% Lanth and Thor with an occasional E3. The more I use the E3 the more I’m starting to favor it. How do you think the E3 compares to the layzr (green) or the pink multis?
ShowMeThePony I think they are all close to be honest. Layzr in my opinion is better for steel.. e3, tri blend and multi mix are definitely all close. I use pink all the time though, my go to lately.
E3, tri blend and multi mix are all good for aluminum and steel. At least in my eyes, arc characteristics are to close to notice.
I’m team blue
I use 2% Thor for everything. I'll use it for short aluminum jobs, but if im doing long al runs i like the e3.
Just starting my Tig welding Journey and your vids have been super helpful in understanding things like tungsten and cup size. Thank you for making these!
I’m new to tig welding. I know the basics. But I’m very interested in learning more
Thanks for this explanation! Am new to TIG and bought a pack of 10 x 175mm Golds - mainly because they are cheaper than any (on eBay) - and was a bit worried that no one on UA-cam seems to be using them! They seem to be working fine for me (though I am new) but after this explanation, I’m happy they are good, thanks.
I love your introduction, it shows your concern and your purpose in life and you are very good. Thanks for all your videos.
Only the 2nd video of yours I have watched. Already a sub after these 2. Such a great personality and great info.
Just subscribed. Thumbs up great video, enjoy the details you provide easy to understand for someone new to tig. Shout out from South Africa
Thank you very much for the informative and in-depth tungsten tutorial. Keep up the great work and God bless.
jdp1956 you’re very welcome! Thank you for watching!
For use with my Lincoln Square Wave TIG transformer machine, I prefer zirconiated. It balls up just like pure, but withstands a lot more amperage. I can use 2% lanthanated if I keep the balance above 7 on the machine, but if I use too many amps or set the cleaning action too high, it doesn't ball but develops a bunch of nodules and just goes to crap. For lower amp/more electrode negative, it works pretty well.
Brilliant! One of the best I've seen. Very informative
Very informative ----- much much better than just running beads for us ----- Been TIG welding for years and learn something new from each video ---- Thanks
Steve Kioukis I’m glad that you were able to take something from my video. Thank you for the kind words!
Sooooo I just do aluminum now .. I just bought 2% lanthanated ... is that the best choice and why ???
Great video about tungsten. I had some doubt about witch one to choose. I already have choosed mines, im going with 3/32 red tungsten. Thank you for your video
may i ask what is the tungsten to be use for aluminum and copper?
You have very well edited content and you are excellent at explaining things in detail...I subscribed after about 2 min into the first video I watched. You always encourage viewers to comment ...the only thing I would say could help your video is a lil more footage of you actually making cool shit and welding up some beads!!
casey murray I completely agree and I am going to work on that more in the future. I appreciate and respect your comment, thank you. It means a lot, thank you for the support! 🙏🏻
VERY interesting!!! Clearly for the people who want to really get into the nitty gritty!! Keep posting please!
Interesting I’m just setting up my new tig . Think I’m gunna go with your idea and try the different colours
Hello, New to TIG and scouring the innerwebs trying to find my baseline and you have been extremely helpful in that for the tungsten. I thought my brain was about to overload. Seems as though it's not as confusing upon gaining a bit of knowledge I hope this is actually the case. I did a small bit of stick in recent years but I'm so impressed with the multitude of materials and the appearance of the finished product that after much review I recently bought a PRIMEWELD-CT-520D 50A Plasma Cutter / Stick Welder Comb. By no means was it top of the line but it wasn't the bottom either. I decided I would start with 2% Lanthanated blue.
Thanks again enjoyed you video very helpful and well done - Van
i'm new at this, i have a everlast 200 DV what is the best tungsten to use for mild steel and aluminum?
Thanks for the informative videos. Super helpful for someone new to welding like myself :D
dave11owlett you’re very welcome!
Now this a channel I can support. Excellent quality vids!
Andrew Swearingin thank you! I appreciate that.
I have watched your Cup video and this Tungsten video, great content, and I like others appreciate the accurate info and non biased input.
Brad HGF - What would you recommend for tungsten and cups to weld mild steel as well as stainless? Have not had much seat time with TIG, and still trying to understand all the differences needed to effectively produce good results with proper materials and the much needed practice. (Edited to add) Materials to weld would be in either mild to stainless with the general size and thickness being 16 ga - 1/4", and anything from round tube (thin wall to .120 wall), angle, or plate.
Thank you for the great clips and videos
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Again great video! Sorry if I missed it but where can you purchase the torch holder you make?
GgKustomz thanks! Torch holders are out of stock until further notice man. 👊🏻
Im new to tig welding, Im doing a lot of chromo, and 1020 mild, using e3 purple 1/8 .
What ive found is prep work and preheat, and machine setup is far more useful than gettin nitpicky with electrode selection, for me that is.
Still new , maybe been tig welding for 6 months, but have stick and wire for a long time.
Chris Mannifield it’s just content man. If I stuck to what worked I would have nothing to post about. Prep is key, I agree. Machine set up also.. but those are totally different videos. I appreciate your input and I’m glad you moved over to Tig welding! Shouldn’t be a problem to get good fast with your experience in other processes!
Tungsten selection and grind angle are also factors though, especially to those who really want to take it to the next level and be able to control every outcome on all alloys .
This guy deserves more subs like tf? 10.4k he is so in-depth
What specifically does 1.5% lanthiated do that 2.0% doesn't & makes you like that more & on what metal . Would 2.0% be your go to on aluminium rather than 1.5 & would it be for the same reason . Question asked so i know what to look for once i start trying the 1.5% out since that's what i've bought & i'll more than likely at some point try out some 2% now that you've mentioned it Edit: I do realize when you mention preferences , however i'd like to get an idea what to look for when i experience what you did when using 1.5 & made you change to 2.0
scorp NZ I just feel like arc stability and tip erosion rates are better with the 2% lanthanated over the 1.5% But it could totally all be in my head! Let me know how you like the 1.5%.
Tig welding is a new venture for me & i'm not a professional welder tho i can gas & stick weld reasonably ok, just don't walk into any tower blocks i welded on lol . It's for maintenance of ally mower bodies that i need to repair at some point soon & yeah i think it'd be a good idea to get some 2.0% since it's not that big an expense. I've seen enough welding video's to know what you mean by arc stability & that's one issue i'd rather not have to deal with until i'm more proficient . cheers
I feel that 1.5% gold doesn't hold up as well on ac. On DC I didn't see any difference between gold and blue.
HourGlassFab Have you used or had anything to do with the Everest PowerTIG 210EXT welder or other Everlast welders? I've heard good things about them but they seem to not be popular. Thanks
I’ve been playing around. I TIG platinum, running on DC. What would you recommend?
I don't think you covered it but should you grind the opposite end to the band or does it not matter which end you grind?
fourbypete it doesn’t Matter
What size and color of tungsten to tig weld 1/4" mild steel?
Great video mate I am using 2% Lanthanated....and noticed there is a difference in brands, opened a new packet and had nodules each time. Went to the weldingshop and just bought one single of a different brand and no more nodules. What's your experience with different brands?
Cheers
Rob
First of all, you are doing a great job on your UA-cam channel. My question is where can I get those tricked out back caps??
Well if I would have waited about 5 more seconds I would have seen where to get them LOL.
Anthony Burgess haha yes sir! @shayspec is your man. Thank you very much! I appreciate it. 🙏🏻
Honorable intentions, and I like that! Kudos to you Sir!!
i'm new at this tig but i want to use the best way to get a good weld i like to build stuff. like a trike i want to use the best tungsten. watt you recommend be honest
i need to know
but u can call me jovani with yo'ure answer that i'm looking for. and thank you for allowing to say my peace
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Another great video Brad. Love your video style. The quality of your videos show the same attention to detail you put into your torch holders.
Dave DavidM thank you very much! I really appreciate it man.
Great informative video , very useful explanation for the different types of tungsten available.👍
The machine I have is a Tig 165S 160amp dual voltage 120/240 volt DC inverter. I'm going to be welding custom chopped bicycle frames. From what I can tell most are aluminium or aluminium alloy. A few are steel or have mild steel parts. So my questions are do I need to switch tungsten when changing between steel tubing to aluminium tubing? if so then what type am I needing. I haven't welded in 30 yrs and back then I either was stick welding or used a mig machine. But that was completely different projects then. Trailers, BBQ smokers, big thick framed stuff now I'm having to deal with thin walled light weight material that if my well breaks can kill someone since these custom chopped bicycles have anything from a 50cc 2 stroke up to 150cc 4 stroke 4 speed motorcycle motor powering them.
Use 2% lanthanated and you can jump back and forth between reactive metals (steel) and non reactive materials (aluminum). I’m a big fan of that tungsten.. great tip erosion resistance characteristics on DC and also soft enough to just barely round the tip over on AC, some tungsten is extremely hard (thoriated) and it like to split or spit pieces off of the end on AC.. which is why I wood recommend thoriated for AC work. Goodluck!
Thanks for the video that explain much better then other videos to be honest !!! I’m new to fab so I just order some grey for my investor ..
Wow all of your videos are so well made and so informative. I’m welder fabricator just getting into the tig side of welding and your videos have shed some light on many areas I had questions on. PS
I just bought a tig machine and that package sure would get put to good use! #hourglassfab
Thanks Nick! I appreciate it. I’m glad you have watched along and my videos have helped you. I hope you keep following along!
may i know, what gear did you use to shoot this video ?
Hourglassfab thanks for this video, I been using 1.5 % Lanthanated tungsten electrodes of different diameter, for long time,but never tried the 2% Lanthanated,since it was doing good,but now that you said that the 2% is even better,Man, I'm going to try that one, I weld aluminum,stainless steel,low alloy steel,well thanks again.
Cheers for sharing mate.
Just found your channel and subscribed. GREAT content!
@Hourglassfab, Hey Dude, Thanks so much for the great education on Tungsten. I've really been needing this, and I've had a tough time finding anyone who could explain the almost "Black Magic" of Tungsten Colors, and Transformer vs. Inverter, and A/C vs. D/C.
You broke this down to a very simplistic way.
I have a Transformer Machine Miller Syncrowave 200, and am getting ready to buy a new Inverter Multi Process Machine this week.
That too was one hell of an education! I was all set to purchase a Fronius Transsteel 2200, only to realize at the last second that it was not capable of A/C Tig. That really sucked a big Donkey. Well after going looking for a Multi Machine that was capable of A/C Tig, thinking I would just get another Miller, think again. From what I've seen Esab is about the only Company that manufactures a Multi Process Machine that can Tig in A/C. ( please correct me if I'm wrong, and enlighten me as to whom else does, and doesn't cost 10 grand)
So it looks like I'm going to be buying the Esab Rebel EMP 205ic.
I am very excited to get all the great functions of an Inverter Machine such as A/C balance and all the other good stuff.
The other thing that I found out that sucked about the Fronius is that it does not have High Frequency Start. Scratch/Lift Arc Start only. Another thing I had to educate myself on. I've only ever used Syncroave 200 and 250, so I only knew High Freq Start.
I really wanted that Fronius though just because of how Cool it would have been to be able to Mig Aluminum without a Spoolgun or a $2500 push/pull gun. I was so looking forward to that.
Very sorry to get so long winded.
Once again thanks so much for the knowledge. I am a dedicated Subscriber now!
I've watched a couple vids, I'm in.
New sub & new too tig welding.
Everlast power pro 256si is my machine.
Very informative and helpful to beginners and professionals alike. Thanks.
What Camera are You using in the beginning of this video? -Very Clear
Like the way this channel is going and I like the info and I'll be sticking with it. Criticism here, I know I'm stepping into the YT comments minefield, but 17 minutes of talking head can be tough to get through. Either mix it up with some practical demonstration and/or tighten up the dialog.
Mark Higgins I understand but there is only so much I can do with a video about tungsten.. I threw in as much b-roll as I could to try and break it up but I understand 100%. I’ll be working on that, thank you for the comment.
I'm an engineer and THIS is the kind of video I was looking for. One with DETAILS and that really goes in depth on the topic of WHY. I've watched several of your videos now and I just want to say how much I appreciate what you are doing with your channel. As a youtuber I know first-hand how much work goes into making videos. Keep up the awesome work!
Dude. I’m trying E3 right now but I still love the 2% lanth.
I just started learning this week! Jodi says blue 3/32 which I have on order. Right now Im using red 3/32 with a 5 cup cuz it was on torch. Its going ok but the weld is gray. I wonder why. I like your style on vids.
Damn I’m getting old. Ran into my own comment that I forgot about.
Pure (Green) on a old 200 amp Airco Transformer machine Great welder
How do I get one of those tig holders?
Hey brother great show. I'm just
Starting out on the tig seen It's
Really interesting to me. What is a good tungsten color to start off with for a beginner. I've got a
AC/DC Tig welder 200V I'm going to be working on Aluminum on the AC side single phase.
Aluminum is 5056 anywhere from
1/8" to 1/4" and a bit of 6061.
Thank you. (Tabe👍)
Legal Limit Outdoors hey man thanks! I’d go with 3/32-1/8” 2% lanthanated or Pink multi mix for those applications. More on the 1/8” side for the thicker stuff. Have a great day!
Nice vid Brad! (Atomic Fab)
Sean Jordan thanks a lot man. I appreciate it!
Yeah buddy!
#hourglassfab and greetings from northern Sweden! Keep the great videos coming, it's a pleasure to watch this after working hours so I guess I'm relating to what you mentioned about going into depth with things.
kajjen1 definitely! I hope you enjoy the videos and they will only get better and more engaging. Thank you for the support!!
Hi Braf.....i use the red and blue.....and sharpen them with on my grinding wheel
I've started using purple. Like it.
#hourglassfab great videos man! You'll soon be the go to welding UA-camr with the quality of these videos!
Man your awesome I hope I can weld as good as you one day. Thanks for doing what you do can’t wait for next video. #hourglassfab
Eric Long thank you for the kind words! Means a lot. You will man! Just keep at it and you will be better than me in no time.
HourGlass thanks a lot man
What is your favorite color band
Tungsten for Aluminum 3/32.
Thanks I've learned so much
From you're show. 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
what country you live in? if its usa you should watch out the amount of water you drink form your tab.. couse of the flouride.
depends on state the amount of flouride.
#HourGlassFab! Love the videos, I get so much information out of them. Keep up the great work and thank you
#HourGlassFab I need all of this. Love the videos, keep them coming.
06wrxmike thanks for watching! I appreciate it very much.
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Love the videos. Thanks for bringing it over to UA-cam.
2% Lanthanated seems to be my go-to right now. Great all around stick for who knows what walks in the door.
#Hourglassfab man you vids are awesome. So helpful when your time in the shop is limited these tips really make the difference
Fred Hadzocos thanks a lot Fred! I really appreciate the support and thank you very much for watching.
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Love the technical explanations . They really help me understand what I should do and why.
Lloyd Ratsoy thanks man! I’m glad that they are helping you. Let me know if I can answer any questions!
Great video! I'm like you, I want to know how everything works.. Sometimes to a fault. Thank you for the advice!
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I use 2% lathinated
Hi brad I am new to your channel and would like to know if you sell your tig torches and arm rest and if you do where can I get them
Thanks and kept up the grate videos
Sam Butera hey Sam! Thanks for joining the channel. I appreciate it. I am currently out of stock on both products and waiting to decide what I want to do about the designs before I stock more again. Here or Instagram will eventually show what I’m up to when it comes to those two products. Thanks again!
Why is the music so loud! Destroys the enjoyment when soft content is bombarded by overcompressed music.
#hourglassfab. Ive just started to weld and find these videos very informative!! Keep them coming
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Thanks Brad for the wealth of information, how do you sharpen? The slick tool you show looks easy but do you really use it?
Thanks keep up the good work brother!
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Nice job man! Good vids with some good topics!
kevin eneroth thanks a lot man! Thank you for stopping by and watching.
i use 2% ceriated on an inverter for steel. i got talked into e3. i tried it on steel and aluminum. seemed to ball too much on ac. the ceriated is pretty much my go to. #HOURGLASSFAB
2% thoriated, 1.5 lanthanated, 2% ceriated, rare earth, Work R&D Borgwarner Turbo systems.
Joseph Buchanan that sound like an awesome gig!
#Hourglassfab thanks for this video. Verry informative. I usually stayed with two percent lanthanated as Jody usually recommends, but might try out some multi mix tungstens now. Greetings from Germany
Great channel #HOURGLASSFAB I subscribed,, I am a bit lost , I have a Syncrowave 250 that has AC bal,, when I went to a night class for basic welding I was taught to use green,, so what I am hearing is change to the red and or Blue? Thanks for the info
Ye Olde Pirate You can use rare earth blends.. like pink, or 2% lanthanated (blue). 2% thoriated (red) for steel is the same. 70%-82% electrode negative is the ticket. The thinner the material, the lower balance.. in turn means less penetration. More balance, more penetration. Try a different color electrode and don’t ball the tip.. the more electrode positive the more you ball the tip. Machines with balance adjustment use 50% EN and 50% EP. instant tungsten ball on AC.
Hi Brad, Thanks for getting back to me so very quick.. I am welding Alum, mostly clear anodized with a bump method
Ye Olde Pirate, I would use pure tung. (Green)
What color is of same of tungsten
Thank you for this video i learn a lot...
Hope i have one of that give aways..
#hourglassfab. I am an older lady, just getting into this. Thank you for sharing what you know so I can learn unashamedly.
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Good video, bro.
absolutely fabulous-#HOURGLASSFAB, love the vids
Good information 2% thoriated going to try 2% lanthinated
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I have tig welded very little in the past.
Just bought one for my shop at home so I can learn.
Your videos are very informative.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
#Hourglassfab Great video. Each one shows huge improvements over the previous.
ShowMeThePony thanks! 🙏🏻
#hourglassfab great videos. Just getting started and your videos are very helpful. Keep up the great work.
chuck0379 thank you! I’m glad you are enjoying them 🙏🏻 I appreciate the support!
#HourGlassFab i've always used the red band,but i'm gonna take your advice and try some others.thanx for the info!
I've been running Grey (Ceriated), maybe I should look into some of the alternatives. #HOURGLASSFAB
Awesome thanks for the info I'm using red green and the 2%blue tungsten in the shop and we are welding aluminum.... stainless.... and titanium always something different #hour glass fab
Great clip, thank you
I use green for aluminum, purple for stailess and the red I just for steel
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Just found your channel today while searching for videos on Furick cups. It is possible that you could end up being the New Jodi. I have subscribed and have watched all of the videos that you have published thus far. Keep up the good work. Great videos and can't wait for you to come out with more!!!
Tom Rumish thanks Tom! I appreciate the support. Thank you for taking the time to check out all my videos. It means a lot. 🙏🏻
#hourglassfab I'm new to Tig, and just found your channel. Great video! Thanks for the info!
I love the CK Layzr
Amazing information glad I found this channel I'm filled with excitement. I'm new to welding. #Hourglassfab
#Hourglassfab I appreciate the shared knowledge and experience
Hey i just notice you didnt talk about rare earth tungsten