Gouging Rod

Gouging rods, also known as gouging electrodes, are consumable metal rods used in an arc gouging process to remove metal quickly and efficiently. The arc gouging process uses an electric arc to heat and melt the metal, and a jet of compressed air to blow the molten metal away, creating a groove or "gouge" in the surface of the metal. The gouging rods are made of various metal alloys, such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Gouging rods are used in a variety of metal fabrication and repair applications, including removing defective welds, preparing surfaces for welding, and creating grooves for beveling or shaping metal. They are typically used in industries such as shipbuilding, construction, and heavy equipment repair.

Gouging rods are available in different sizes and diameters, and some rods are coated with a flux to improve their performance and reduce the amount of smoke and spatter generated during the gouging process.

In summary, Gouging rod is a tool that uses an electric arc to remove metal quickly and efficiently, it is used in a variety of metal fabrication and repair applications, and is available in different sizes and diameters to suit different needs.