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by cal50
Sat May 30, 2015 11:22 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Adding pulse functionality to a TIG welder
Replies: 48
Views: 13603

Re: Adding pulse functionality to a TIG welder

Miller SD 180 owner here...
Miller USE to make a pulse unit for this machine but discontinued it AFTER I picked up my machine.

You have a nice looking unit but final pricing is always the key.
Keep it basic / simple and priced right and you are in business.
by cal50
Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:52 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Plug welding / hole diameter ?
Replies: 22
Views: 5378

Re: Plug welding / hole diameter ?

If you have a noticeable gap between layers it's asking for trouble IMHO. If the metal is clean and minimal gap you should have better results. Aluminum is fickle and unforgiving at times.
by cal50
Sat Feb 07, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Plug welding / hole diameter ?
Replies: 22
Views: 5378

Re: Plug welding / hole diameter ?

There is some never-seize on some of the threads and I can picture those parts being a PITA......

I am trying to avoid plug welding int he threaded area but wanted to make even spaced / nice looking welds.
:D
by cal50
Sat Feb 07, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Clear cups ?
Replies: 5
Views: 864

Re: Clear cups ?

I just seen Jodie's last video and seen he was using a clear cup.Anyone else use them ? I've seen them here and there .I don't know much about them.It seems like you get a better view of the puddle .Is that the advantage .Pardon the dumb question.Still new to tig. Large shield gas area / envelope ,...
by cal50
Sat Feb 07, 2015 9:34 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Plug welding / hole diameter ?
Replies: 22
Views: 5378

Plug welding / hole diameter ?

I am pressing round slugs into tubing (tube wall thickness is .070" ) and was curious if there is a standard rule of thumb on what size hole to drill for plug / rosette welding ? I am TIG welding and want enough space to get to the bottom of the hole to puddle and fill. Is a 1/4" hole over...
by cal50
Tue Dec 02, 2014 4:27 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Need help fitting large gas lens to my TIG torch
Replies: 2
Views: 715

Re: Need help fitting large gas lens to my TIG torch

Welcome to the forum! If I understand your question, you are looking for a gas lens and cups for your type 20 watercooled torch, correct? Consumables may not be listed specifically for the Weldcraft HP-20, but the "type 20" part of that name gives you the matching parameter. Quick detour:...
by cal50
Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Need help fitting large gas lens to my TIG torch
Replies: 2
Views: 715

Need help fitting large gas lens to my TIG torch

I have a Weldcraft HP-20 water-cooled TIG torch and I want to properly fit it for some titanium welding I need to do. I can not find this torch listed and I am trying to cross reference it to fit a large gas lens for TI welding. Any suggestions as to which large gas lens is recommended or what my HP...