Hello,
I have googled this idea about a thousand times, and searched the forum as many as well on this subject. I don't know if I am just beating a dead horse on asking this question.
Some people say 1.5 or 2% lanthanated is best, some say ceriated, some say thoriated, and once in a while I see mention of arctime.
So, what do you think? Is there really fact on this subject? I've heard some folks say that this tungsten or that tungsten is really horrible for this sort of application and I get a bit confused on what to believe. Right now, for me, it is either gather knowledge and perspective here or buy 10 packs of all of these types of tungstens and run them through. I saw some where that 1.5% lanthanated would allow you to use 50% more amps with it compared to pure tungsten. (source: http://www.thefabricator.com/article/arcwelding/guidelines-for-tungsten-electrodes).
I have googled this idea about a thousand times, and searched the forum as many as well on this subject. I don't know if I am just beating a dead horse on asking this question.
Some people say 1.5 or 2% lanthanated is best, some say ceriated, some say thoriated, and once in a while I see mention of arctime.
So, what do you think? Is there really fact on this subject? I've heard some folks say that this tungsten or that tungsten is really horrible for this sort of application and I get a bit confused on what to believe. Right now, for me, it is either gather knowledge and perspective here or buy 10 packs of all of these types of tungstens and run them through. I saw some where that 1.5% lanthanated would allow you to use 50% more amps with it compared to pure tungsten. (source: http://www.thefabricator.com/article/arcwelding/guidelines-for-tungsten-electrodes).
