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News Release from: Diamond Ground Products | Subject: Tungsten electrodes
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 April 2007
Blended tungsten electrodes last longer
Balancing a blend of three oxides in one multi-purpose tungsten is claimed to extend the life of tungsten electrodes, and has now been proven scientifically, says the manufacturer.
Diamond Ground Products has been offering Tri-Mix Tungsten - a scientifically balanced blend of three oxides in one multi-purpose tungsten - for a decade However, despite their claims of 'longest-life possible', it has never been proven, until now
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 13 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Tri-oxide tungsten electrodes up TIG weld quality
For a limited time, Diamond Ground Products are offering free samples of Tri-Mix Tungsten, a scientifically balanced blend of three oxides in one multi-purpose tungsten to increase TIG weld quality.
A recent study by students at the Conestoga College Welding Engineering programme in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, pitted Tri-Mix tungsten against an array of tungsten including thoriated, ceriated, and 'pure'.
The results were dramatic, and Tri-Mix tungsten was the winner.
According to Jim Elizarraz, president of DGP, "Tri-Mix offers stability and consistency to increase weld quality and service life dramatically".
"It increases the number or arc starts and decreases the amount of misfires.
It features a low work function, so it requires less energy to start and runs cooler than other tungsten.
Finally unlike 2% thoriated, Tri-Mix is also a non-radioactive tungsten.".
* About Diamond Ground Products - Diamond Ground Products is dedicated to the improvement of weld quality and welder productivity, and maintains a reputation as the industry leader in tungsten and tungsten preparation.
Our ongoing management philosophy is to provide quality product and receptive service that exceeds even the most stringent expectations.
Contact DGP today to see how we can help with your current or future welding applications.
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