Gas is argon, machine is a diversion 180 I'm thinking brown tint is due to paint on back side heating up maybe? Like I stated above I did in fact weld on some other aluminum I had with that same set up with good results. It just seems to me there is something in the material itself maybe , like I sa...

Ok let me share tonight's nightmare with you guys and maybe you can shed some light on my dilemma! I'm attempting to weld 18 gage aluminum.047 approx. ok here is my set up first 50-55 amps approx. 1/16 filler of 4043, 6 and a 7 cup tried both. 14# of gas. I was using an .030 and a 1/16 tungsten trie...

Thanks for your wealth of knowledge sir,kinda thought that was just verifying.Man outside corners can be a real PITA however that's why I come up with these little projects to sharpen my skills and get better at the things im not as proficient at. Thank you for your time, Eric

Thanks Steve, I agree I have used it on alum. S.S. and mild steel and have realy seen no diff. In any of my applications. My diversion 180 is an inverter machine obviously, and has worked well so far no matter he tungsten choice. Another question I have is, when welding an outside corner on alum. Es...

Hey guys got a question, I have some 1/16 alum. I have to weld all outside corners to, was wondering what have u guys had the best luck with as for tungsten? I have been currently using 1.5% lanthenated and have had pretty good luck since I'm a newb at alum. Was just curious what everyone has been u...

I could not have said the above any better myself, well put! However I have found that people find it much easier to b--ch and complain rather than get off there a$$ and do something about it. THOSE WHO SUCEED, ARE THOSE WHO KEEP TRYING words to live by right there! Alos nice work as always!

One thing that has been helping me lately (even though not welding related) I am a heavy equipment operator (local 150) and Im currently trying to get my crane license, for those of you have never run a crane finness brings on a whole new meaning! So grabing a handful of the controls like an animal ...

Otto , You and the previous poster both bring up a great point. I to have noticed myself doing the death grip and then having that same problem you talked about when its time to move. Maybe by putting myself in a better position I will not have to lean in as much to the work leading to the death gri...

I was actualy using a #6 cup, I here of people using these lenses do they just give a wider blanket of gas ? Or is there more going on there? I am no master by any means with aluminum ( or mild steel for that matter) but I have put down some nice dc and ac welds when I stay within the limits of my m...

some good tips there steve, I will put them in the memory bank and try your method!

Thanks for all the insight guys much appreciated, Like I said before under normal conditions this is a great machine. It does not have all the bells as some others but it only cost half as much to :D However I sure would like to have pulse option but it will do for now. Thanks again guys sure love t...

Thanks for all the info. it is much appreciated. I have had my diversion180 for about a yr now and am pretty comfortable on the dc side still learning on the ac end as most of my work is steel but, still would like to bring my ac game up to the level of my dc. All in due time that why I take on all ...

I would also like to add why do I periodicaly get that pepper look in the weld, Does this have soemthing to do with the dcen and ac balance ( something that I can not adjust) or is this something in the material such as debris or some other type of contaminent?

This has been brought up to me before however trying to get helium is like a joke at my lws. Is there realy that much of a difference in performance between the two ? Do I need to get looking somewhere else when my argon goes empty? I have never welded with it so im kinda blind to its benefits.

Is this little idea for tig welding in general or just certain cituations? I have never used a gas lense, so if im missing out on a helpful tip to help aid in better tig welding please fill me in. thanks, Eric

alright guys, I had to do a little project for the father inlaw out of alum. 1/4 to be exact I have a diverion 180 wich is maxed out 3/16. anyway I figured I would be standing on the pedal to max amperage out, but actualy that was not my problem I seem to have other issues. There was certain areas w...

Hey tamjeff, thanks for the response im learning pretty quick this aluminum welding , but still have a long way to go. All of my projects so far have all been home done stuff and turned pretty good so far. I am going to do a little playing around with my foot pedal to see if I can train myself to pu...

I to would also like to thank jodi. I have been welding for approximately 20 yrs mostly stick 7018 about ten yrs into that i purchased an millermatic175, within the last yr a diversin 180 ( I realy like tig, im self taught with help from Jodi's vides that is) and just bought up a hypertherm plasma c...

Thanks for the video pretty cool, Im digging the forge to does that run on propane or natural gas? Thanks again for taking the time to make a video for all of us to view. You must be a cool guy your an NHRA fan

Hey very ,very nice work on the custom tubing work that is very slick. I hope to get to that level some day its difficult when your average work week is between 60 -70 hrs a week at your everyday job. It makes it a little harder to throw the hood down and try and get your head into a project at the ...

Very nice, its more organized than me right now good idea!

Thanks for the welcome to the site, I will do my best to share what i can of my projects and any info. that may be able to help someone else. Nice work by the way ultra low!!

Hello to all members, basicaly just making sure my password and all is working and to try and make a post. So my name is Eric live in Illinois and love to do all types of welding. Do mainley stick at work, love to tig and mig at home and always wanting to build something. Sorry if in wrong spot but ...