Tig Welding Aluminum 11ga 3G butt joint full penetration settings

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING

METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061

THICKNESS = 1/8"

WELD TYPE = GROOVE WELD

JOINT TYPE = BUTT

POSITION = 3G VERTICAL

AMPERAGE = 130-140 CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” 4043

POLARITY = AC

GAS FLOW = 12-15 CFH argon

CUP SIZE = 5

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = AC BALANCE 33% CLEANING, AC FREQ 90HZ

PRE FLOW = 1 SEC

POST FLOW = 10 SEC

TIPS: KEEP A FAIRLY TIGHT ARC AND LIMIT 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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