TIG WELD ALUMINUM BUILDUP EDGE BEAD ON 1/4" THICKNESS

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If you are like me, you mostly use 3/32" tungsten  but sometimes need 1/16" or 1/8".  This bundle gives you what you need. 
A 10 pack of 3/32" along with 3 packs of 1/16" and 1/8".
Learn more at Weldmonger.com 

METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061

THICKNESS =  1/4 INCH

WELD TYPE = BUILD UP SURFACING

JOINT TYPE = EDGE BUILD UP

POSITION = FLAT

AMPERAGE =200 AMPS  CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL (ACTUAL PEAK AMPERAGE 105-110

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” 4043  

POLARITY = AC  

GAS FLOW = 20 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  8 GAS LENS

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =   AC BALANCE 33% CLEANING, AC FREQ 50HZ

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.