Thanks for the info, don't have a lot of time to research a lot with all I have going on, just need the basics and I'm off and running. Just ordered a 30hp phase converter (no 3 phase), still trying to get my CNC hooked up.

Sorry, I didn't see any reference for a good Mig welder, is 220 a must for light production, I might do say 50 a day until I reach 300 then done for a while, then I shift over to assembly and packaging.

I like your thinking, So with the 5356 wire you can run it off the machine? I thought with aluminum you need a spool gun. t I noticed the last time I welded the frames....I was changing the spool a lot. Any suggestions on a good welder since I'm starting over.

Never thought about the heat element, didn't seem to have a problem with the Mig I used previously, I sold my equipment when I had my product outsourced but that didn't work out so I'm back at it again. Any preference on a good Mig and what size I would need for light production.

Thanks Josh for your reply, the appearance of the weld isn't to critical since the top of the frames are covered up with a table top, I also made a welding jig that rotates on a shaft so the welding positions should be easier. How long do you think it would take you to weld the 18 1" welds per ...

Hello everyone, I'm located in Jeffersonville In across the river from Louisville Ky, just setting up shop to manufacture my product. I've done a little welding but need some info on the best welder Mig or Tig for strictly 1" sq aluminum tubing .090 to .125 for my saw table frames. I will start...

Hello everyone, I'm looking for advice and information on welding. Located in Jeffersonville IN across the river from Louisville Ky. I'm setting up shop to manufacture my product and need some information on the best way to weld aluminum frames. I'm using 1" sq aluminum 6063 T-6 .090 to .125&qu...