WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING
METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061
THICKNESS = ONE INCH ROUND TO MACHINED FITTING
WELD TYPE = FILLET WELD
JOINT TYPE = MACHINED FIT
POSITION = TURNTABLE WELD
AMPERAGE = 175 AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL
TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"WITH ROUNDED TIP
FILLER WIRE = 3/32” 4043
POLARITY = AC
GAS FLOW = 15 CFH ARGON/HELIUM 50/50 MIX
CUP SIZE = 6
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = PREHEAT OF 150-200F HELPS
PRE FLOW = MANUAL
POST FLOW = 10 SEC
TIPS: KEEP A FAIRLY TIGHT ARC AND KEEP TORCH ANGLE TO A MINIMUM
Aim for an arc length that is equal or less than the diameter of your tungsten electrode. Torch angle can be forgiving provided your arc length is tight.