Arc Welding aluminum
 

ok i got a descent arc welder and im descent at arc welding. Im wondering if anyones used this?
http://www.zena.net/htdocs/welders/Rods/Aluminum.shtml
Im looking to weld some aluminum chargepipes maybe aluminum intake manifold stuff. Ive usually only welded mild steel exhaust stuff with my arc and fluxcore welder.
Not going with prettyness.. just grind it down and powder coating it was what i was thinking.
My main question is if anyones used this, how well does it work.
Thanks
Brian

Re: Arc Welding aluminum
 

cool idea, but it looks more like a kit for your 4x4 in case you break down on the trail...

Re: Arc Welding aluminum
 

mmm, buy it and let us know how they work.

Re: Arc Welding aluminum
 

i say try it i also have an arc welder but might be easier to convert to a tig if you want to do aluminum

Re: Arc Welding aluminum
 

Well.. i ordered it from amazon a couple days ago, just cause they had them cheaper. Well it turns out that they refunded my order today so now i have to order it from zena. I talked to the guy and he said those rods specifically say DC polarity, which i have to check cause i have this old Mine Welder (220v 220A) that ive been using for a couple years now given to me for free :), but then i will order again this weekend and then show some results later. PCE
Brian

Re: Arc Welding aluminum
 

I have used rods like this before. They work OK on aluminum thats thicker than 1/8" thick. Anything thinner than that and you will have one hell of a time welding without blowing holes through it. :3