US/ EU Tungsten?

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Does anyone have an online source for GTAW electrodes made in the US or EU.  Does sylvania, phillips, GE still make electrodes?  I just got a pack from HTP that looked like they were "ground" on a belt sander.  That level of finish makes me wonder what trace impurities that didn't bother to remove...Syncrowave 300Maxtron 450, S-52E, 30A
Reply:In Europe one can grind tungsten on a belt sander all day long and the welds are still good... it's in the air.--------------------------------------------------------------www.becmotors.nlyup, I quit welding.. joined welder anonymous
Reply:I'm refering to the centerless grinding process used to finish the electrode.Syncrowave 300Maxtron 450, S-52E, 30A
Reply:I was kidding, cheer up --------------------------------------------------------------www.becmotors.nlyup, I quit welding.. joined welder anonymous
Reply:Sorry, I thought something was lost in translation (though in my experience working in the Netherlands you guys speak better english than we do).Syncrowave 300Maxtron 450, S-52E, 30A
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Reply:The last I knew Sylvania still made tungsten.Might also try ESAB if you are looking for better quality.
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Reply:A belt sander is the only thing I ever use to sharpen tungsten.
Reply:Originally Posted by rdop2001A belt sander is the only thing I ever use to sharpen tungsten.
Reply:Diamond Ground sells Wolfram for Sylvania replacement, good stuff.(2) Miller Dynasty 350 (1) Miller 250x (1) Torchmate 4x4 with PM 45
Reply:Thanks Invader.  Wolfram was one of the brands I couldn't remember.Syncrowave 300Maxtron 450, S-52E, 30A
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Reply:Diamond Ground says most of theirs is sourced from Europe. Can get free samples.Huntingdon Fusion UK claims great quality control, though aren't clear on country of manufacture.Arc Zone sells Wolfram and Huntingdon Fusion.EWM UK also sells Wolfram, thought prices seem a bit steep.I have recently got some Diamond Ground Trimix WS2 (possibly the same as Wolfram Witstar WS2) 1/16 and 3/32. They are not labelled with country of origin. They do look a little rough on the outside under magnification, moreso the 1/16. (haven't tried them yet)
Reply:look at :  www.binzel.comLast edited by denlow60; 11-03-2013 at 06:07 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by Invader28Diamond Ground sells Wolfram for Sylvania replacement, good stuff.
Reply:Originally Posted by ncountylinehttp://www.indexmundi.com/minerals/?product=tungsten
Reply:Originally Posted by ncountylinetungsten and wolfram are one and the same, W (wolfram) on the periodic table.
Reply:it is nearly impossible to trace the movements of these multinational corporations.  gtp?  that's a joke.here, this will give you an idea the complexity of corporate structure,  start with siemens.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...-57486637.htmlhow about our government controlling stockpile sales of tungsten?   who would have guessed.http://thedailyreview.com/news/u-s-s...anda-1.1358930http://www.paprosperityfund.com/2012...manufacturers/they saw the future and put on their running shoes.have not checked this out and don't really care one way or the other but thought i would put it out there.how many people live at this address?  lolhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_...&_Powders_Corp.http://www.arc-zone.com/index.php?ma...ath=9_443_1592i have no reason to doubt DGP about their source for electrodes but it is even more difficult to get a trace on privately held company's movements.http://www.importgenius.com/importer...d-products-incLast edited by ncountyline; 11-04-2013 at 06:33 AM.
Reply:DGP confirmed TriMix is made in Germany by Wolfram. (And they will in future leave on the "made in Germany" sticker and lot number.)The importer record shows they get diamond abrasives from China. At least corporate structures usually are a matter of public record. Product origin labelling is the problem as corporations shift manufacturing to cheaper countries without necessarily waning buyers to know that.Last edited by blueytoo; 11-04-2013 at 02:13 PM.