"Martin H. Eastburn" wrote in message
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A welding rod by common usage is a supply metal that melts and combines
with the base metal. As in a stick welder.

The Tungsten is really a semi-inert rod that supplies current to melt
a spot of metal. The filler rod supplies the extra metal for the fix.

In a loose way it is a welding rod - used in welding and is a physical
rod.

Martin
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