TG-S50 is classified as ER70S-G in AWS A5.18. It provides superior usability through the fluidity of molten metal and wetting of the bead surface, and it can be applied to not only the root-pass welding of pipe joints but also almost all joints as well as welding positions. It has been Kobe Steel’s most highly reputed GTAW rod and has been adopted in a wide range of applications.