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- by vwmann1
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:55 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Another aluminum welding problem
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4048
Re: Another aluminum welding problem
First thing tomorrow morning, I'm getting a fresh bottle. We will see then what happens. I will report back.
- by vwmann1
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:40 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Another aluminum welding problem
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4048
Re: Another aluminum welding problem
Oh - we all forgot to mention the leak on argon line / venturi effect thing as a possible - and as I don't have a dynasty is the balance + or - as not all makes express this the same way - just asking due to very little cleaning action .find it harder to write about something than actually doing it...
- by vwmann1
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:41 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Another aluminum welding problem
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4048
Re: Another aluminum welding problem
Others with more aluminum experience will likely chime in on this one - but from the appearance of some limited cleaning action at the start of the run & relatively shiny metal then getting dirtier & smoky I would think it likely you have restricted gas flow - some but not much is there as ...
- by vwmann1
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:33 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Another aluminum welding problem
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4048
Re: Another aluminum welding problem
Watch some of Jody's videos and then try again. Easiest spot is at welding-tv.com. "Watch stuff" menu is in the upper left corner. You could be doing several things wrong, or could be a shielding gas or machine problem. Try the videos out and see if they answer any questions for you. That...
- by vwmann1
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:53 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Another aluminum welding problem
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4048
Another aluminum welding problem
Here is my setup: Miller Dynasty 200 DX foot pedal 120 amps freq 120 balance 67 3/32 2% Lanthanated tungsten 3/32 4043 filler Problem: When I light up on aluminum it wet fine with a nice defined puddle. The problem begins when I try to add filler. The filler will become a ball with a grey coating to...
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