TIG WELDING ON 1 INCH THICK ALUMINUM BUILD UP BEADS

Our new LArge Diameter Gas lens kit now comes with 5/32" setup for those high amperage jobs

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING

METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061

THICKNESS =  1 INCH

WELD TYPE = BUILD UP SURFACING

JOINT TYPE = BUILD UP

POSITION = FLAT

AMPERAGE =205 AMPS  CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 1/8"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” 4047 (4047 CAN HELP LESSEN POROSITY ON CASTINGS)

POLARITY = AC  

GAS FLOW = 15-20 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  8 GAS LENS

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =   AC BALANCE 35% 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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