TIG WELDING ALUMINUM 1/4" THICK 3F VERTICAL LAP
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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING
METAL TYPE = ALUMINUM 6061
THICKNESS = 1/4”
WELD TYPE = FILLET WELD
JOINT TYPE = LAP
POSITION = 3F VERTICAL
AMPERAGE = 210 AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL
TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 1/8"
FILLER WIRE = 1/8” 4943
POLARITY = AC
GAS FLOW = 15CFH
CUP SIZE = 5
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = AC BALANCE 25% CLEANING, AC FREQ 85HZ
PRE FLOW = 1 SEC
POST FLOW = 10 SEC
TIPS: KEEP A FAIRLY TIGHT ARC AND KEEP TORCH ANGLE TO A MINIMUM
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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