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Oct 01, 2025 - 04:28 AM
The material of a tig welding rod is crucial as it must be compatible with the base metals being welded to ensure strong, defect-free joints. Common materials include tungsten (for electrodes), steel, magnesium, copper, and specialty alloys. Each material offers unique benefits—tungsten is ideal for electrodes in aluminum/magnesium welding (CK Worldwide - Tungsten .020" Pure), copper rods provide excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance (Harris Deoxidized Copper TIG), and magnesium rods are perfect for lightweight, oxidation-resistant welds (Harris AZ61A Magnesium TIG). The wide selection of tig welding rod types ensures you can find the right rod for your specific welding metal and application.
