Tig Welding Aluminum .063" thickness 3g D17.1 test plate settings

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING

METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061

THICKNESS =  .063" 

WELD TYPE = GROOVE WELD

JOINT TYPE = BUTT

POSITION = 3G VERTICAL

AMPERAGE = 75-85 AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” 4043

POLARITY = AC

GAS FLOW = 20 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  8

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =   AC BALANCE 31% CLEANING, AC FREQ 120HZ

PRE FLOW = 1 SEC

POST FLOW = 10 SEC

NOTES & TIPS: KEEP A FAIRLY TIGHT ARC AND WATCH TORCH ANGLE.WATCH PUDDLE SINK TO ENSURE PENETRATION

TEST WELDS DONE IN A FIXTURE REQUIRE MORE AMPERAGE THAN WITHOUT THE CHILL BLOCK

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.