{"title":"Tip Tools","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTip Tool Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip tools — TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE GRINDERS + PREPARATION tools for TIG welding tungsten point sharpening. Workshop + production TIG. Diamond grinding wheels + dedicated tungsten grinders + portable + bench-top units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTungsten Tip Tool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBench-Top Tungsten Grinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortable Tungsten Grinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSite + mobile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond Grinding Wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTungsten-specific abrasive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTip Angle Jigs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeatable 20°-90° tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThoriated tungsten — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/tungsten-electrodes\"\u003etungsten electrodes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement Diamond Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance economy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use DIAMOND WHEEL for tungsten — standard wheel = contamination + slow. DEDICATED TUNGSTEN-ONLY grinder — don't share. PPE + dust collection for THORIATED tungsten (radioactive). Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/tungsten-electrodes\"\u003etungsten electrodes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/tig-welding-consumables\"\u003eTIG consumables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/tig-welding-accessories\"\u003eTIG accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/welding\"\u003ewelding\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip tools are small-bore reamers and cleaners used to maintain the orifices on oxy-fuel cutting torch tips, welding nozzles and burner heads. Slag and oxidation build up inside the gas channels as a tip is used; left to accumulate, they distort the flame, reduce cut quality and shorten tip life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the cleaner wire diameter to the orifice size. The wire should rotate freely without forcing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the cleaner straight through without bending it sideways — the orifice geometry is what gives the flame its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean before a tip starts to glaze or misfire, not after. A few seconds of maintenance prevents minutes of tip-change downtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompanion ranges:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/welding\"\u003eWelding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sutton-d2010012-0-6-1-6mm-tip-tool-drill-kit-12-piece-hss","title":"Sutton D2010012 0.6 - 1.6mm Tip Tool Drill Kit 12 piece - HSS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eRange 0.60, 0.70, 0.80, 0.90, 1.00...\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e11 Pieces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eHigh Speed Steel (HSS)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;margin:0;\"\u003eA 11-piece micro drill set covering 0.60, 0.70, 0.80, 0.90, 1.00, 1.10, 1.20, 1.30, 1.40, 1.50, 1.60mm, in HSS for fine work and PCB drilling. 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