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TIG ALUMINUM .063" LAP JOINT 60HZ

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING


METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061

THICKNESS =  .063" 

WELD TYPE = FILLET

JOINT TYPE = LAP JOINT

POSITION = 2F  

AMPERAGE = 80 AMPS ON MACHINE CONTROLLED BY 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 60HZ

PRE FLOW = .5 SEC

POST FLOW = 7 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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