TIG WELDING ALUMINUM .078" 2F LAP joint

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...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 =  .078" 

WELD TYPE = FILLETWELD

JOINT TYPE = LAP

POSITION = 2F

AMPERAGE = MACHINE SET TO 120  AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"FILLER WIRE = 1/16” 4043

POLARITY = AC

GAS FLOW = 15 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  6

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =   AC BALANCE 33% CLEANING, AC FREQ 60HZ

PRE FLOW = 1 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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