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jsracingbbf
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posted 12-12-2002 09:44 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jsracingbbf   Click Here to Email jsracingbbf     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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?

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Just Strokin
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posted 12-12-2002 09:48 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Just Strokin   Click Here to Email Just Strokin     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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bfxcomet
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posted 12-12-2002 02:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for bfxcomet   Click Here to Email bfxcomet     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.
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jsracingbbf
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posted 12-12-2002 06:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jsracingbbf   Click Here to Email jsracingbbf     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 12-13-2002 02:59 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for TomP   Click Here to Email TomP     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 12-16-2002 10:05 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for bigbore   Click Here to Email bigbore     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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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