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TIG ALUMINUM .063" LAP JOINT 120HZ

...Introducing the New WeldMonger Challenger TIG kit that includes the most frequently used Cups. 

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING


METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061

THICKNESS =  .063" 

WELD TYPE = FILLET WELD

JOINT TYPE = LAP

POSITION = 2F

AMPERAGE = MACHINE SET TO 80  AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 1/16” 4043

POLARITY = AC

GAS FLOW = 15 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  5

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =   AC BALANCE 30% CLEANING, AC FREQ 120HZ

PRE FLOW = 1 SEC

POST FLOW = 7 SEC

TIPS: KEEP A FAIRLY TIGHT ARC AND WATCH TORCH ANGLE

higher ac frequency settings often require more amperage than lower settings

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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