A MIG welder is an extremely useful tool to have around the shop. However, there’s plenty of myths out there about its capabilities—for example, can a MIG welder really weld aluminum? A MIG...
Category: Aluminium
If you’re learning how to TIG weld, then you’ll need to know some information about welding aluminum before learning how to weld an aluminum lap joint. Since aluminum requires different types of...
Aluminum can be a tough metal to weld, requiring TIG welding, but we’d compiled the ultimate guide for you. TIG welding by itself takes practice to learn, and aluminum is a soft metal, which can be...
TIG welding is a versatile form of metalworking and can be applied to a wide array of different metal types, including exotic metals, but it is most well-known for being suited to welding metals of...
Cleaning aluminum before welding is a vital step in preparing the metal to prevent corrosion and other problems. So how do you clean aluminum before welding? This preparation step contains...
When TIG welding aluminum, alternating current (or “AC”) is almost always used. Alternating current has a scrubbing effect on the surface, breaking up oxides that limit weld quality. However, it...
