Aluminum Welding: Essential Techniques for 1/2 Inch Thick Aluminum with MIG & TIG
For aluminum welding of 2-inch thick material, use 5356 filler wire and pure argon gas. Maintain a push angle. Preheat the aluminum and consider a gas mix of 75% helium and 25% argon. Calculate the current as one amp per thousandth of thickness, plus an additional 20% for best results. Both methods necessitate pre-welding preparation. … Read more