Tig Welding Aluminum 1" plug to 1/4" wall tube balled tip

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING

METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061

THICKNESS =  1 INCH PLUG INSERTED INSIDE 1/4” WALL TUBE

WELD TYPE = FILLET

JOINT TYPE = LAP

POSITION = ROLLED ON TURNTABLE

AMPERAGE =200 AMPS  CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 1/8"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” 4043  

POLARITY = AC  

GAS FLOW = 15-20 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  6 GAS LENS

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

PRE FLOW = 1 SEC

POST FLOW = 10 SEC

NOTES AND TIPS: ROUNDED TIP PRIOR TO WELDING USING BALL FUNCTION ON WELDER.


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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