Special manual electrode for chamfering, gouging and removal of old, worn or cracked metal plus correction of casting defects.

Where chamfering, grooving or gouging is necessary, without supplementary gases and extensive equipment. For preparing sections prior to welding, gouging out old or defective weld metal, removing flash and risers. Ideal to remove most unwanted metal prior to final machining. For ferrous or nonferrous metals. Clean gouging is achieved hence saves time on grinding operation.

Use conventional electrode holder for using Excel Gouge, Use AC/DC reverse polarity. Keep the electrode angle to minimum possible but not more than 30⁰ from the area to be gouged. Strike arc. Push electrode along the line of cut with reciprocating action. If the groove required is high in width, than weaving action can be performed.