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by falconluvr64
Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:37 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Trouble starting welds or tacks
Replies: 14
Views: 2313

Re: Trouble starting welds or tacks

...You must remove the old oxide, grease and oils, dirt, etc. It needs to be brite clean... I've prepared some of my attempts by wire brushing and wiping with a solvent. I haven't been doing it with all of them, as I figured learning the technique is where my time should be spent. For consistency I...
by falconluvr64
Mon Feb 03, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Trouble starting welds or tacks
Replies: 14
Views: 2313

Trouble starting welds or tacks

Greetings all. I'm just starting to learn how to TIG. My need is to perform fillet welds on 3/32 6061 rectangular tubing. I've been having some trouble. I'm not a professional welder. I suppose I fit into the category of automotive enthusiast. I've performed gas and MIG processes in the past on stee...