Tungsten dressing question

[Winky]

What is the best abrasive to dress tungsten tips with?

[undercut]

What is the best abrasive to dress tungsten tips with?

I remember reading the following forum post the other day. Hope it helps you:

http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...hlight=diamond

[Winky]

Thanks undercut I'll follow the link ... I have been using my standard grinding wheel but I want to set up a wheel only for tungsten so I don't contaminate my tips also the direction the wheel is supposed to turn as you dress the tip concerns me too ur supoosed to point the tip in the direction of rotation and if the wheel is coarse it can grab the point and break off or even cause an injury.

[Winky]

Undercut ... I used the link and found some good info including an in depth download manual on tips ... this will help alot. I should have known to look at Jody's web site ... weldingtipsandtricks.com is awesome. Thanks!

[undercut]

Undercut ... I used the link and found some good info including an in depth download manual on tips ... this will help alot. I should have known to look at Jody's web site ... weldingtipsandtricks.com is awesome. Thanks!

I thought that thread would help you. There are a few other threads sprinkled throughout these forums but that one started by Rodsmachineshop seemed the most useful with the discussion and the link to weldingtipsandtricks. I'm glad it was able to help.

[Rodsmachineshop]

i use a dedicated grinder I use a mini bench grinder also use the flex shaft tool to clean my mig torch ends when full of stuff http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CJcBEPMCMAA

[blasphemy000]

I use the same mini bench grinder to sharpen my tungsten as well. Then I use the scotch-brite wheel on the other end to polish it. Works well for me and was a very cheap setup.

[Winky]

Thanks ... worth considering.

[Winky]

Thanks ... will look into it!

[fdcmiami]

this works for me since i'm usually outside.

[5440]

this works for me since i'm usually outside.

Just got one of those grinders...works well and more handy and safe than the old bench grinder. I got a 10 pack of double sided, 1" diamond wheels on ebay for $8 and they work well so I'm happy with this set up

[Winky]

this works for me since i'm usually outside.

I've seen this before and thought about getting one ... maybe at some point in the future I'll do that.

[Jake98]

this works for me since i'm usually outside.

that picture looks like the grind is across the tip? I thought that was N-G.. or is it my eyes..

[ncsugrad2006]

that picture looks like the grind is across the tip? I thought that was N-G.. or is it my eyes..

Looks that way to me too

Probably works fine for anything not on the lightest end of the amperage scale

[Rambozo]

I think it's just the picture.
From the manufacturer:
"The long-life double-sided diamond grinding wheel produces longitudinal grinds for consistent welds, deeper penetration and less re-work."

that picture looks like the grind is across the tip? I thought that was N-G.. or is it my eyes..

[fdcmiami]

hello? why not take a minute to find out how to grind tungsten instead of seeing how many inane posts you can accumulate by resurrecting old threads.

[Winky]

hello? why not take a minute to find out how to grind tungsten instead of seeing how many inane posts you can accumulate by resurrecting old threads.

Hello back ... have done that ... long time ago ... have been trying to devise a way to keep a method specific to tungsten W/O having to spend money or having to change wheels on my grinder ... also appreciate the insight people have given while "resurrecting old threads". I think I have solved the issue to it's most cost effective end ... that is ... unless you can point out a reason not to ... your advise is absolutely welcome and encouraged. I just acquired a new drill press at no cost to me ... so what I think I'll do is install a sanding drum on my old one and use it exclusively for my tips. If you know a reason why I shouldn't do this ... I'm all ears. Have a great day my friend!

[JBnID]

Buy a 6 inch diamond lap from any of the dozen ebay vendors, $9.95 in any grit. 400 grit is about right. Sandwich it to your regular bench grinder wheel with the hold down washer and you have a dedicated diamond grinder for tungsten that gives linear grind marks.

[Winky]

Buy a 6 inch diamond lap from any of the dozen ebay vendors, $9.95 in any grit. 400 grit is about right. Sandwich it to your regular bench grinder wheel with the hold down washer and you have a dedicated diamond grinder for tungsten that gives linear grind marks.

sounds like agreat idea ... I will look into it ... thank you