Choosing the correct contact tip for your welding application and understanding how to keep it performing at its best are just as critical as anything else needed to produce a quality weld.Four types of contact tip types are most commonly used in welding applications:Standard Copper Welding Contact Tip (E-Cu);Copper-Chrome-Zirconium Welding Contact Tip (CuCrZr);Silver-Plated Welding Contact Tip;Heavy Duty Silver-Plated CuCrZr Contact Tip