Consumable

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The term consumable refers to any material consumed during the welding process or within the weld itself. Welding consumables include wire, rod, tungsten electrodes, and shielding gas.^[1]

Different welding consumables are appropriate depending on the type of welding and the material being welded.^[2]

In MIG welding, the term consumables can also refer to replaceable parts within a MIG gun, including the nozzle, contact tip, liner and retaining head (also called a diffuser). ^[3]

References

1. http://www.thefabricator.com/Consumables/Consumables_Article.cfm?ID=1401
2. http://www.lincolnelectric.com/knowledge/articles/content/20faq.asp
3. http://www.tregaskiss.com