WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING
METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061
THICKNESS = .063”
WELD TYPE = GROOVE WELD
JOINT TYPE = BUTT
POSITION = 1G FLAT
AMPERAGE = MACHINE SET TO 80 AMPS WITH FOOT PEDAL
TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"
FILLER WIRE = 1/16” 4043
POLARITY = AC
GAS FLOW = 15-20 CFH argon
CUP SIZE = 8
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = AC BALANCE 69% EN, AC FREQ 100HZ
PRE FLOW = 1 SEC
POST FLOW = 5 SEC
TIPS: KEEP A FAIRLY TIGHT ARC AND WATCH TORCH ANGLE
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.