Tungsten -
Tungsten Preparation
Pure Tungsten is NOT Recommended
Tungsten should have a blunt tip.
TIG Amperage Values
STICK Amperage Values
Material Type
Material Thickness
Material Thickness
24 Ga (0.024 in)
(0.6 mm)
16 Ga (0.060 in)
(1.5 mm)
12 Ga (0.105 in)
(2.7 mm)
10 Gauge (0.135 in)
(3.4 mm)
3/16"
(4.8 mm)
Steel (DC -) 25-35 A 70-85 A 80-100 A 90-120 A 130-160 A
Stainless Steel (DC -) 25-35 A 70-85 A 80-100 A 90-120 A 130-160 A
24 Ga (0.024 in)
(0.6 mm)
1/16" (0.62 in)
(1.6 mm)
0.090"
(2.3 mm)
1/8" (0.125 in)
(3.2 mm)
3/16"
(4.8 mm)
24 Ga (0.024 in)
(0.6 mm)
1/16" (0.62 in)
(1.6 mm)
16 Ga (0.060 in)
(1.5 mm) or
12 Ga (0.105 in)
(2.7 mm) or
10 Ga (0.135 in)
(3.4 mm) or
0.090"
(2.3 mm)
1/8" (0.125 in)
(3.2 mm)
3/16"
(4.8 mm)
Aluminum (AC) 25-35 A 75-85 A 85-110 A 120-135 165-195 A
Suggested Tungsten
Diameter
1/16"
(1.6mm)
3/32"
(2.4 mm)
3/32"
(2.4 mm)
3/32"
(2.4 mm)
3/32"
(2.4 mm)
Suggested Filler
Metal Diameter
1/16"
(1.6mm)
1/16"
(1.6 mm)
3/32"
(2.4 mm)
3/32"
(2.4 mm)
1/8"
(3.2mm)
Stick Electrode
Diameter
12 Gauge
(0.105 in) (2.7 mm)
10 Gauge
(0.135 in) (3.4 mm)
3/16"
(4.7 mm)
Steel E6011 / E6013 (DC +)
3/32" (2.4 mm) 50-70A 60-80A -
1/8" (3.2 mm) 65-85A 75-95A 90-110A
5/32" (4.0 mm) 90-110A 115-135A 130-150A
Steel E7018 (DC +)
3/32" (2.4 mm) 70-90A 80-100A 90-110A
1/8" (3.2 mm) 90-110A 105-125A 115-135A
5/32" (4.0 mm) 105-125A 115-135A 140-160A
E6011 Deeper penetrating electrode that can be used in all positions. Frequently used for joining pipe.
E6013 Shallower penetrating electrode that can be used in all positions. Commonly used for wide root openings,
or conditions of poor fit up.
E7018 Low hydrogen electrode used for joints involving high-strength (structural), high carbon,
or low alloy steels. Smooth arc with medium arc penetration. Can be used in all positions.
Stick Drag Technique
TIG Push Technique
Correct Arc Length
1/16” to 1/8”
(1.6 to 3.2 mm)
Correct Tungsten to workpiece distance
1/16” to 1/8”
(1.6 to 3.2 mm)
20º
70º
15º to 20º
Filler Rod
Recommended Helmet Shade Lens Settings
Stick
TIG
10 20 40 60 80 120 160 180 200
7 8-10
8-12
10-12
8-10 10-14
AMPS
Color Tungsten Types AC
Polarity
DC
Polarity
Applications
Gold 1.5% Lanthanated X
Blue 2% Lanthanted X X
Good all around choice for both AC and DC, in welding
low alloyed & non-corroding steels, aluminum, magne-
sium, titanium, nickel, and copper.
Grey 2% Ceriated X X
Chartreuse or
Purple (E3®)
1.5% Lanthanum,
0.08% Zirconium,
0.08% Yttrium
X X
White 0.08% Zirconiated XA very good choice for aluminum or magnesium alloys.
Good choice for welding titanium, nickel,
copper, mild steel and stainless steel.
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