A two-part alternative to standard electrodes, these electrodes reduce waste since you can reuse the shank. For a complete electrode, you'll need a tip and a shank (both sold separately). Press complete electrodes onto the tips of spot welders to change the size and shape of your weld. When the tip becomes worn, only the tip needs to be replaced.

Pointed tips are the most common. They’re good for most applications, including small welds. When used with water-cooled spot welders, female tips are less likely to spill water than male tips when swapping them out.

Flat tips create larger welds than pointed tips and are best when the weld appearance is less important.