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by Aadecktor
Sun Nov 15, 2020 7:32 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: 90% isopropyl alcohol
Replies: 29
Views: 7793

90% isopropyl alcohol

I’ve been trying to get away from using acetone for cleaning my material. I’ve heard of people using 70% alcohol, but I recently scored a 5 gallon jug of 90% from work. Are there any issues with cleaning with this?
by Aadecktor
Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:08 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Argon issues
Replies: 9
Views: 925

Re: Argon issues

It is for helium. I just need to shorten the hose.


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by Aadecktor
Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Argon issues
Replies: 9
Views: 925

Re: Argon issues

So I think I figured it out. As I said, I installed a new hose, but I also added a y valve which also had a long hose. Both of these hoses together were accumulating too much agron giving me a blast when I pushed the pedal. Removed the second hose and back to normal. Thanks for all the input. https:...
by Aadecktor
Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:15 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from NM
Replies: 4
Views: 462

Re: Hello from NM

I post a bit of pictures in my Instagram page @aadecktor. Due to nda’s I have to wait until the show comes out to post so hopefully soon I’ll have some really cool things to share.


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by Aadecktor
Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:14 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from NM
Replies: 4
Views: 462

Re: Hello from NM

I post a bit of pictures in my Instagram page @aadecktor. Due to nda’s I have to wait until the show comes out to post so hopefully soon I’ll have some really cool things to share.


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by Aadecktor
Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Argon issues
Replies: 9
Views: 925

Re: Argon issues

Thanks for all the suggestions. As soon as I get back into the shop I’ll go through everything. I started thinking about the reg. After I posted. I’ll let you know.


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by Aadecktor
Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:41 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Argon issues
Replies: 9
Views: 925

Argon issues

Hello I use a Miller syncrowave 350 dx. I’m having an issue with my shielding gas. When I press the pedal the argon flow starts out really strong as in 30-40 cfh and then settles down to my desired flow rate. This seems to be giving me bad starts on ac aluminum. I’m getting a dirty tack. I have the ...
by Aadecktor
Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:24 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from NM
Replies: 4
Views: 462

Hello from NM

Hi, my name is Alan. I’m a special effects fabricator in the motion picture industry. I weld everything except stick. We do a lot of short circuit mig all the way up to structural dual shield. My favorite is tig aluminum. My machine is a miller syncrowave 350dx. Spfx is a really fun industry. We bui...