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Topic: Aluminum Welding
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1677
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-12-2002 09:44 AM
   
I've heard you can just change the wire and gas in a wire feed welder and weld aluminum. Is this true and if so what kind of gas does it require? ------------------
Jerry Smith
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-12-2002 09:48 AM
Jerry,you also should change the liner in the 'hose/cable' feeding the gun. Reduces contaminants from the steel wire. You should also change tips and nozzle for the same reason. The sheilding gas used to weld aluminum is pure Argon. ------------------
Larry No fast Fords at this time but one fine cruising 96 F350 CC DRW Power Strokin diesel.
And one rusty 64 Fairlane nick-named the Rust Bucket....And sometimes called the Money Pit... The sounds of a brain dropping into gear.....
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bfxcomet
Gearhead Posts: 574
From: Port Alberni, B.C. , Canada
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-12-2002 02:59 PM
As Larry said, you need change the liner. We run plastic liners in the aluminum wire feeders.Check with the welder manufactor.
Good luck Jerry.
Roger------------------
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1677
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-12-2002 06:28 PM
I think I'm going to try to find a local welding shop to weld it. It's only about a 10" weld and really that is too much stuff to buy just for a short little weld. I rarely need to weld aluminum anyway. THANKS GUYS  Jerry
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 4812
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 12-13-2002 02:59 AM
Tig welding is the best way.Mig can be done, and works fine,makes quite a bit of splatter which can be hard to remove if surface finish is important. It is frustrating as can be without a spool-fed gun. The aluminum wire really doesn't like to be pushed through ten feet of line.
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bigbore
Journeyman Posts: 8
From: Richardson,TX,USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 10:05 AM
I worked/watched a U.S. Navy being built using TIG. Many miles of al wire went through spool guns. Takes alot of practice even with the proper [expensive] equipment. You can forget using the under $1k welders for any decent al welding unless you have the time to invest much practice and even then you will be running against the tide.
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