The patented Huys TiCapT welding electrode uses titanium carbide, an extremely hard ceramic, in nano-sized particles to coat the surface of the copper electrode. This results in a very hard yet very conductive surface that provides a barrier between any contaminants, such as zinc from the copper alloy underneath. The coating process is a patented process that is able to fuse the coating material with the copper electrode, creating a solid metallic bond while keeping heat input at a minimum to eliminate softening of the copper alloy. The coating has been shown independently to: Increase electrode life Eliminate electrode sticking Increase the weldability lobe of coated steels Eliminate the need for electrode conditioning Uses less electricity New advances in the TiCAPT coating have also shown its benefits in the resistance spot welding of Aluminum alloys in a production environment. Download TiCapT study conducted for Volkswagen. Download TiCapT comparative analysis for Ford. HardCapsT HardCapsT are a special type of TiCAPT electrode that treats the copper alloy to make it harder before the TiC coating is applied. This results in a better performing and longer lasting electrode. Wider Weldability Lobe TiCAPsT have been tested to last TWICE as long as uncoated caps when welding galvanized steels! Independent testing by the University of Waterloo using AWS testing methods have shown a marked improvement in electrode life with the use of TiCAPsT from Huys. TiCAPT Reduces Electrode Sticking Electrode sticking is caused by the freezing of molten metal to the electrodes before they have been retracted. TiCAPT electrodes have been shown to reduce the amount of sticking on galvanized steels. Micro-Resistance Welding The University of Waterloo has independently tested TiCapsT in a Micro-Resistance Spot Welding application on nickel plated steel. It was found that TiCapsT 'stick' less than the industry standard copper and class 20 copper alloys plus, they have a longer life during micro resistance welding. Side-dressable Coating Available TiCAPsT are now available in a Side-dressable coating for use on automatic tip dressing applications. The same anti-stick and long life of the TiCAPT can be used with automatic tip dressers using a special cutting blade that cuts the ides only, not the weld face. Website Development by GLASSROOT Creative Media Huys Industries Limited | ©2007. All rights reserved.