Welding Wisdom for Professionals and Beginners Alike.

The Lincoln 100SG spool gun is designed for aluminum welding. It feeds soft aluminum wire smoothly, avoiding kinks. This lightweight, professional-grade tool is easy to set up with compatible machines….

The Hobart Handler 190 is ideal for MIG welding aluminum when paired with the Spool Gun 100. It includes a seven-position voltage switch and wire feed speed control. Ensure proper…

To weld aluminum with the Henrob 2000 torch, set the #3 tip and keep torch valves wide open. Adjust the acetylene flame to 2 feet. Practice regularly to master the…

To weld aluminum with the Miller Diversion 165, use AC current for clean welds. Start with 1/8 inch aluminum and move to thinner pieces. Use Ceriated tungsten for better results….

To weld aluminum with a Miller EconoTIG, set it to AC high range and use a green tungsten electrode. Ensure a 240-volt input. For 2mm aluminum, adjust the amperage to…

E309L-16 is a filler metal used for welding dissimilar materials, such as stainless steel and carbon steel. It is not suitable for welding aluminum with E309 due to differing properties….

Designing a welded aluminum tube connection involves choosing the right aluminum type, such as 6063. Use MIG or TIG welding techniques for strong joints. Maintain a wall thickness of 1/8”…

Flux core arc welding (FCAW) has challenges when welding aluminum. The method finds it hard to handle aluminum’s softness and quickly forms aluminum oxide. This oxide layer blocks flux penetration,…

To weld thin aluminum tubes, use TIG or MIG welding. For MIG, apply 100% argon as the shielding gas. Set the current to 1 amp for every 0.001 inches of…