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Mig Welding Aluminum 1 inch thick Settings 2f fillet welderskills

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I know that 3/64" diameter wire would have been a better choice but .035" 4043 was all I had on hand.

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WELD PROCESS = GMAW, GAS METAL ARC WELDING

METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM ALLOY

THICKNESS = 1 INCH TO 1/2"

WELD TYPE = Fillet welds 

JOINT TYPE = TEE

POSITION = 2F HORIZONTAL 

VOLTS = 25.0 volts

WIRE SPEED = 590  IPM

WIRE SIZE = .035” 4043

POLARITY = DCEP

GAS FLOW = 25-35 CFH 100% ARGON GAS

CTWD  = 1/2” - 3/4"

FILLER METAL = ER4043 .035"

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = 

TIPS:A longer contact to work distance CTWD of 1/2”-3/4” helps with spray transfer aluminum mig welding. 

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