TIG Welding Tungsten Electrodes: Types, Uses, and How to Choose the Right One

Close-up of a TIG tungsten electrode welding a clean metal bead on aluminum

Your TIG tungsten electrode does not melt into the weld pool. Unlike MIG welder wire or stick welder rod, it stays solid, carries the current, and creates the arc. That gives you precise heat control, but pick the wrong type and your arc will wander before you even finish the first pass. Picking the right […]