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TIG WELDING ALUMINUM 11 GA 2F TEE

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.

scroll down for all the settings used for this aluminum tee joint

Our New Challenger TIG kit has all the cups needed to upgrade your tig welding game.

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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.  

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