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TIG WELDING ALUMINUM 11GA 1F CORNER JOINT SETTINGS

CORNER JOINTS ON .125" ALUMINUM
SETTINGS, ARC SHOTS, TIPS

...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 =  1/8" 

WELD TYPE = FILLET WELD

JOINT TYPE = OUTSIDE CORNER JOINT

POSITION = 1F  flat

AMPERAGE = 140  CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL (ACTUAL AMPS FOR MOST OF JOINT WAS 120-130)

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” 4043

POLARITY = AC

GAS FLOW = 15-18 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  8

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =   AC BALANCE 31% CLEANING, AC FREQ 120 HZ

PRE 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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