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TIG WELDING ALUMINUM 1/4" THICK PADDING BUILDUP

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Padding beads on aluminum is a great way to get better at tig welding.

Its the same skill used in build up on worn or mis-machined parts.

If you practice this drill, I promise that you tig welding skills will improve for all metals.

A #5 standard cup works well for this drill but a clear #8 pro cup lets me see better.

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METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061

THICKNESS =  1/4 INCH

WELD TYPE = BUILD UP SURFACING

JOINT TYPE = BUILD UP

POSITION = FLAT

AMPERAGE =200 AMPS  CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” 4043  

POLARITY = AC  

GAS FLOW = 20 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  8 GAS LENS

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =   AC BALANCE 33% CLEANING, AC FREQ 50HZ

PRE FLOW = 1 SEC

POST FLOW = 10 SEC

TIPS: KEEP A FAIRLY TIGHT ARC AND WATCH 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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