What shielding gas should I use with the Harris RG-60 W1200 Bare Oxy-Fuel TIG GTAW Welding Rod 1/8 36 MS 50lb Box - W120060?

TIG welding shielding gas selection: use pure argon (99.995% purity) for most TIG applications including steel, stainless, aluminum, and titanium. Helium additions (25–75% He/Ar mix) increase heat input and travel speed for heavy section work and aluminum welding where higher deposition is needed. Never use CO2 or mixed gases designed for MIG welding in TIG torches.

What is the AWS classification of the Harris RG-60 W1200 Bare Oxy-Fuel TIG GTAW Welding Rod 1/8 36 MS 50lb Box - W120060?

TIG filler rods carry an AWS classification (e.g., ER70S-2 for mild steel, ER308L for 304 stainless, ER4043 for aluminum) that specifies the chemical composition and mechanical properties of the deposited weld metal. Always verify the AWS class when writing or qualifying a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for code work.

Harris TIG Rod 1/8" – 50 lb

Q: What is the Harris RG-60 W1200 Bare Oxy-Fuel TIG GTAW Welding Rod 1/8 36 MS 50lb Box - W120060 used for?

TIG (GTAW) filler rods are used in the gas tungsten arc welding process, where the welder manually feeds the rod into the weld pool while maintaining the arc with the torch. TIG welding produces the highest quality, lowest spatter welds and is the process of choice for precision work on stainless, aluminum, titanium, and exotic alloys.

Q: What diameter is the Harris RG-60 W1200 Bare Oxy-Fuel TIG GTAW Welding Rod 1/8 36 MS 50lb Box - W120060 available in, and how do I choose the right size?

The Harris RG-60 W1200 Bare Oxy-Fuel TIG GTAW Welding Rod 1/8 36 MS 50lb Box - W120060 is available in 1/8 diameter. Rod diameter selection depends on the base metal thickness and the amperage being used: 1/16 in (1.6 mm) rods suit light gauge up to 3/16 in at 60–130A; 3/32 in (2.4 mm) rods cover 3/16 in–1/2 in material; 1/8 in (3.2 mm) rods are used for heavier sections at 130–250A+. As a general rule, rod diameter should be close to or slightly smaller than base metal thickness.

Q: How should I store the Harris RG-60 W1200 Bare Oxy-Fuel TIG GTAW Welding Rod 1/8 36 MS 50lb Box - W120060 to maintain weld quality?

The Harris RG-60 W1200 Bare Oxy-Fuel TIG GTAW Welding Rod 1/8 36 MS 50lb Box - W120060 is sold in 50 lb packages. TIG rods are 36 in long and sold by weight (1 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb tubes). Store rods in a dry location — TIG rods, especially low-hydrogen stainless and nickel alloy rods, are sensitive to moisture. Keep tubes sealed and store at room temperature with low humidity.

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Harris RG-60 W1200 Bare Oxy-Fuel TIG GTAW Welding Rod 1/8 36 MS 50lb Box - W120060

W1200 (R60) is a high strength, bright finish, steel welding TIG (GTAW) solid wire bare alloy. It is used where minimum tensile strength of the steel does not exceed 60 psi.

Features

High strength gas torch rod for oxy-fuel welding
Non-copper coated gas rod for welding carbon steel
Provides a tensile strength of 65,000 psi maximum when welded
Excellent choice for welding thin sections of steel plate up to 1/4 in.
Typical applications include welding low carbon steel, automotive repair and ornamental art
Marked with model number on each end for easy identification after use
Conforms to AISI/AWS A5.2 & ASME SFA 5.2 Class R60

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Harris RG-60 W1200 Bare Oxy-Fuel TIG GTAW Welding Rod 1/8 36 MS 50lb Box - W120060

W1200 (R60) is a high strength, bright finish, steel welding TIG (GTAW) solid wire bare alloy. It is used where minimum tensile strength of the steel does not exceed 60 psi.

Features

High strength gas torch rod for oxy-fuel welding
Non-copper coated gas rod for welding carbon steel
Provides a tensile strength of 65,000 psi maximum when welded
Excellent choice for welding thin sections of steel plate up to 1/4 in.
Typical applications include welding low carbon steel, automotive repair and ornamental art
Marked with model number on each end for easy identification after use
Conforms to AISI/AWS A5.2 & ASME SFA 5.2 Class R60

Harris TIG Rod 1/8" – 50 lb

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Harris RG-60 W1200 Bare Oxy-Fuel TIG GTAW Welding Rod 1/8 36 MS 50lb Box - W120060

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