6061 Aluminum Hydraulic Tube 3/8" wall thickness TIG welder settings

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING

METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061

THICKNESS = 3/8" WALL THICKNESS TUBE

WELD TYPE = PARTIAL PEN GROOVE

JOINT TYPE = BUTT

POSITION = ROLLED ON TURNTABLE

AMPERAGE =225 AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” 4643

POLARITY = AC

GAS FLOW = 15 CFH argon/helium mix

CUP SIZE = 5

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = AC BALANCE 35% CLEANING, AC FREQ 100HZ

PRE FLOW = manual

POST FLOW = 10 SEC

NOTES AND TIPS: ROUNDED TIP PRIOR TO WELDING FOR HIGH AMPERAGE CONSISTENCY

Aim for an arc length that is equal or less than the diameter of your tungsten electrode. Torch angle can be forgiving provided your arc length is tight.

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