Anyone here MIG Aluminum?
12-31-2006, 05:14 PM
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Re: Anyone here MIG Aluminum?
Originally Posted by Fallen86
oh wtf, i thought they made smileys with the AC option? mb i got confused with some other welder. but yea, i want something with good aluminum welding capability... i have very easy access to aluminum and steel isnt great for everything.
THanks for the replies btw. Helped a lot!
THanks for the replies btw. Helped a lot!
12-31-2006, 05:50 PM
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Re: Anyone here MIG Aluminum?
o ---- i think that's what they were talkin about when i bought my machine. Is that all i need? and a bottle of argon? if it is. 60 bucks doesnt sound TOO bad, just as long as its not totally useless. thanks wheeze
[ADD] Well i was lookin around and i found this http://www.lincolnelectric.com/knowl...compactmig.asp hope it helps.
[ADD] Well i was lookin around and i found this http://www.lincolnelectric.com/knowl...compactmig.asp hope it helps.
12-31-2006, 06:16 PM
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Re: Anyone here MIG Aluminum?
i was thinkin of buyin that kit. I started lookin for aluminum mandrel bends for IC pipes but it seems that none of the HMT sponsors have much of a selection. where do you guys go for 2.5'' aluminum mandrel bends??
12-31-2006, 06:25 PM
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Re: Anyone here MIG Aluminum?
I have that kit for my lincoln and it still sucks. You will still spend more time fixed balled up wire than welding. If you do try it, keep the line form the gun to the box as straight as possible. Any bend will quickly result in a wire mess after the feed roller.
I would save your money and just use steel, because you will probably end up doing it in steel in the end anyways.
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Randy
I would save your money and just use steel, because you will probably end up doing it in steel in the end anyways.
Later
Randy
12-31-2006, 08:36 PM
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Re: Anyone here MIG Aluminum?
Originally Posted by Eville140
I have that kit for my lincoln and it still sucks. You will still spend more time fixed balled up wire than welding. If you do try it, keep the line form the gun to the box as straight as possible. Any bend will quickly result in a wire mess after the feed roller.
I would save your money and just use steel, because you will probably end up doing it in steel in the end anyways.
Later
Randy
I would save your money and just use steel, because you will probably end up doing it in steel in the end anyways.
Later
Randy
01-01-2007, 12:43 AM
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Re: Anyone here MIG Aluminum?
Originally Posted by Eville140
I have that kit for my lincoln and it still sucks. You will still spend more time fixed balled up wire than welding. If you do try it, keep the line form the gun to the box as straight as possible. Any bend will quickly result in a wire mess after the feed roller.
I would save your money and just use steel, because you will probably end up doing it in steel in the end anyways.
Later
Randy
I would save your money and just use steel, because you will probably end up doing it in steel in the end anyways.
Later
Randy
01-01-2007, 04:55 PM
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Re: Anyone here MIG Aluminum?
Originally Posted by krustindumm
MIG welding aluminum can create a good weld, but they have no penetration on those welds. They could have TIG'd that, and it still would have broken if thats all the more penetration it got.
01-01-2007, 07:42 PM
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Re: Anyone here MIG Aluminum?
Originally Posted by BigWheeze
Not true, 76' Aluminium boat holds 120 ton and its all miged hasnt failed us in 5 years and the PO for 15 years.
Because pretty much aluminum weld you see is from a mig. I would hate to have to tig up a big diesel trailer are anthing in production...it would take forever and cost a fortune.
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