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TIG WELDING ALUMINUM .030" 1G BUTT SETTINGS 

There is a simple rule of thumb for tig welding aluminum that is not very accurate but can help as a starting point.

That is one amp per one thousandths of thickness.

This simple rule is more accurate for carbon steel than aluminum because aluminum often needs more amperage.

But for an .030" 1g butt joint 30 amps can be just right

scroll down for details and settings used

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING


METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061

THICKNESS =  .030" 

WELD TYPE = GROOVE WELD

JOINT TYPE = BUTT

POSITION = 1G

AMPERAGE = 30 AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 1/16” 4043

POLARITY = AC

GAS FLOW = 15 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  6

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =   AC BALANCE 33% CLEANING, AC FREQ 150HZ

PRE FLOW = 1 SEC

POST FLOW = 10 SEC

TIPS: KEEP A FAIRLY TIGHT ARC AND WATCH TORCH ANGLE

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.  



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