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by welddoctor
Thu Jun 06, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Newbie Help
Replies: 19
Views: 10911

Re: Tig Newbie Help

So, the company finally emailed me back. They wanted some pictures of the welds that I did (or was unable to do.) I sent the pictures. They responded again after 3 days with some possible solutions. I followed their directions and still had the same outcome. I went back to Amazon, where I purchased ...
by welddoctor
Sun Jun 02, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Newbie Help
Replies: 19
Views: 10911

Re: Tig Newbie Help

I've figured out my problem. I went back and tried TIG welding steel and had great success. I then went and got 1/8" aluminum with horrendous results. I've tried every setting and combination of settings that are possible and have come to the conclusion that there is something wrong with the AC...
by welddoctor
Mon May 13, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Newbie Help
Replies: 19
Views: 10911

Re: Tig Newbie Help

I'm trying to weld some 1/2" sold square stock to a 1/2" x 3" sold stock. I was just looking at a tungsten chart and it showed that my tungsten at 3/32" is too small. I've ordered a larger size. I will post some pictures with the new tungsten size...thanks
by welddoctor
Sun May 12, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Newbie Help
Replies: 19
Views: 10911

Tig Newbie Help

I'm new to TIG welding. I've watched and seen a lot of videos. I'm having a hard time with aluminum lap joint. I can get and maintain a puddle when working on a flat surface, however when I try to fuse the lap joint I get either the top or the bottom to start a puddle and can't get the other side to...