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TIG WELDING ALUMINUM .125" THICK EDGE BEAD

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING

METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061

THICKNESS =  1/8” 

WELD TYPE = EDGE BUILDUP BEAD

JOINT TYPE = EDGE BEAD

POSITION = FLAT

AMPERAGE = 125 AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” 4043

POLARITY = AC

GAS FLOW = 20 CFH  

CUP SIZE =  8

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =   AC BALANCE 35% CLEANING, AC FREQ 120HZ

PRE FLOW = 1 SEC

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.  



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