TIG Welding Aluminum Basics 3: Forming and Controlling the Puddle

[TheBoilermakerno1]

At last a demo from someone who is left handed like myself

[WizzRacing]

@TheBoilermakerno1 I learned to weld left handed, So I could see the weld better. It makes push or pull welding to me seem easier to control.

It must have helped when I took the single pass test 1/4" grooved aluminum. To get FAA certified many years ago and passed the first time. I was so damn worried about the aluminum test, I almost failed the stainless steel 8% for every 12"

[spelunkerd]

Excellent demo. I love that analogy of a car rolling downhill. With MIG, there's no accelerator without stopping, so we usually just drive a little faster as the metal heats up (not ideal because wire speed is not adjustable in real time while on the piece).

[varmdal]

How much power should i use? and ive heard something that you have to switch the power from Ac to dc? but i dont know ... please help ^^

[nielsmiller]

Hi @varmdal

Let us know the type and thickness of materials you are welding with. That will go a long way in determining how to help you set your machine. In the meantime, check out the many TIG how-to resources on our website.

Thanks!

[smok1n]

i personally weld better than that guy not showing off but not lying either kudos to him though

[ansonwilson]

@smok1n You sound awesome.

[KiZinHD]

@smok1n I think he was just showing examples of the things hes being talking about the whole time (too much heat, too fast, too slow, etc)

[KiZinHD]

@smok1n Also, watch the next video in this series and you'll see him do a much better weld

[azdrtdog]

I wish i could weld that straight without major land marks

[DieHarderAgain]

why arent you brushing/cleaning the aulminum before welding?

[UltimateTechGuru]

here is one marketing manager who knows what stuff he is trying to sell.... not seen anyone like him..

[Mk18T]

Great tips there. I have watched this video several times now and have just realised why my puddle was going so out of control. So many test runs on the same work piece = very hot = out of control puddle! Simples!

[M1ST3RHYDE]

im not new to welding but I have yet to weld aluminium via TIG, I over heat the tung tip till it melts so if you could be so kind Would you tell me what im doing wrong: is it a combo of the amps & gap too much? I know its almost imposiblr to answer without seeing me do it but what gaps and amps did you use in this case.

[quadder88]

you guys really know how to make great products. i have a syncrowave 200 and a millermatic 135!

[ThePOPE490]

@quadder88 nice.....