Countless questions have reached me about Aluminium welding. I compiled 11 Tips for TIG welding Aluminium in a previous article. However, getting an extra machine or learning an additional process might not be the right option. Therefore here is my dedicated article for MIG welding Aluminium. Aluminium can be welded with GTMAW/MIG Welding using an … Continue Reading
Finding a MIG welder that is appropriate for use with aluminum can be a bit of a chore, as there is undoubtedly a need to pay close attention to the specifications and capabilities of the machine. Here you will find a list of MIG welders that can be used for work with aluminum. The welders … Continue Reading
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 welder can weld aluminum; however, it’s a tricky process for those not experienced with welding. Attempting to weld aluminum with a MIG … Continue Reading
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 approaches compared to other metals when welding, you’ll need to become educated about how to handle aluminum while welding. How do you TIG … Continue Reading
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 even harder to successfully weld than thick metals. How do you weld aluminum? In order to weld aluminum, you … Continue Reading
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 thinner thicknesses, such as aluminum sheet metal. TIG welders allow metalworkers to weld in a variety of positions. But can … Continue Reading
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 two major steps: Degrease the aluminum so that no residual contaminants or moisture remains. This process removes substances from the surface of the aluminum that … Continue Reading
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 is possible to TIG weld aluminum with direct current (also called “DC”). Sometimes, DC is a better choice to TIG weld aluminum. How and when … Continue Reading
This process is also known as fusion welding or autogenous welding. With any technology as versatile as TIG welding—“there’s a time and a place for everything” is a pretty safe rule of thumb. However, most TIG pros agree that when it comes to skipping filler rod, it’s more important to know when you can and … Continue Reading