Aluminum Welding

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Old Aug 29, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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Aluminum Welding

Was playing around last night with the Aluminum spool gun, Anyone have some good tips on how to make the welds look better? other than get a Tig Torch (thats next)


 
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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don't know much about welding, but I really would like to learn more... I think it would be cool and I am interested.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 02:03 PM
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always "push" the aluminum gun, don't drag it toward you, you must keep the argon shield in front of the weld, to clean the aluminum in front of you as you go. for thin alum stock like you are welding, you should try some .023" 4043, it would be easier to control the burn-thru
 
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