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What does TIG welding use as its electrode?

A non-consumable tungsten electrode.

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Why: Gas tungsten arc welding uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode plus a separate filler material.

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Answer: A non-consumable tungsten electrode. Gas tungsten arc welding uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode plus a separate filler material.

  1. Welding en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welding
    uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode, an inert or semi-inert gas mixture, and a separate filler material
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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