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by klwright
Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:16 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Help with Scale/Porosity problem
Replies: 9
Views: 725

Re: Help with Scale/Porosity problem

339.JPG As mentioned above, more information is needed to better understand what may be happening. Some things that come to mind are; ANSWERS BELOW What type of tungsten are you using? 2% Ceriated What is the size of the tungsten? 3/32 What cup size are you using? #8 Are you using a standard collet...
by klwright
Sun Jan 17, 2016 12:50 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Help with Scale/Porosity problem
Replies: 9
Views: 725

Help with Scale/Porosity problem

I have been working on a project for the last few months where I am using hardware store bought 1/8" thick flat bar. The Problem I am having is it seems when I stop a bead, let it cool for a bit, and start again, I get a bunch of porosity in the weld with color flashes from the arc. I have reli...