Aluminum Fillet welds can be challenging when you are first learning to tig weld aluminum. Arc length and torch angle are 2 things to focus on.
Aim for an arc length that is equal to or slightly less than your tungsten electrode diameter.
Our New Challenger TIG kit has all the cups needed to upgrade your tig welding game.
WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING
METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061
THICKNESS = 1/8"
WELD TYPE = FILLET WELD
JOINT TYPE = TEE
POSITION = 2F HORIZONTAL
AMPERAGE = MACHINE SET TO 140 CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL
TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"
FILLER WIRE = 3/32” 4943
POLARITY = AC
GAS FLOW = 15 CFH argon
CUP SIZE = 6
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = AC BALANCE 30% CLEANING, AC FREQ 100HZPRE 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.