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by Goosepoop302
Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:29 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: New to tig! looking for advise on bettering weld.
Replies: 13
Views: 1109

Re: New to tig! looking for advise on bettering weld.

Good to know! Worried about closing the garage door, what kinda fumes does this produce?

What your saying about argon coverage and location makes sense
by Goosepoop302
Fri Apr 15, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: New to tig! looking for advise on bettering weld.
Replies: 13
Views: 1109

Re: New to tig! looking for advise on bettering weld.

I noticed when I was working with the aluminum, my filler rod would melt away sometimes as I try ed to dip it in the puddle. I didn't think my torch angle was too Angled.. what else can cause this? What were your machine settings, material thickness, filler type and size? Easier to correct the prob...
by Goosepoop302
Thu Apr 14, 2016 10:47 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: New to tig! looking for advise on bettering weld.
Replies: 13
Views: 1109

Re: New to tig! looking for advise on bettering weld.

I noticed when I was working with the aluminum, my filler rod would melt away sometimes as I try ed to dip it in the puddle. I didn't think my torch angle was too Angled.. what else can cause this?
by Goosepoop302
Thu Apr 14, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: New to tig! looking for advise on bettering weld.
Replies: 13
Views: 1109

Re: New to tig! looking for advise on bettering weld.

Is it normal to look grey like that? For some reason I thought it was supposed to have more of a shine. I have been practing on some 1/8 aluminum plates as well.. I did some lap joints that I thought came out ok but when I started doin but welds I has trouble getting the puddles to connect. I am cle...
by Goosepoop302
Wed Apr 13, 2016 11:39 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: New to tig! looking for advise on bettering weld.
Replies: 13
Views: 1109

New to tig! looking for advise on bettering weld.

Hey all! I recently purchased my first tig welder, a Lincoln 200 square wave (mighty affordable for a new guy) . I have a basic understanding of the process of tig welding and do have some mig and stick experience. I have been playing in the garage a bit to become familiar with the equipment and fig...