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Methods of Aluminum Welding. Cory Whidden Material Science Larry Peel 11 – 26 - 04. Aluminum Welding Techniques. MIG Welding ( Metal Inert Gas)- supplies power to wire fed through the center of gas cone, heat and filler are the same.
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Methods of Aluminum Welding Cory Whidden Material Science Larry Peel 11 – 26 - 04
Aluminum Welding Techniques • MIG Welding (Metal Inert Gas)- supplies power to wire fed through the center of gas cone, heat and filler are the same. • TIG Welding (Tungsten Inert Gas) or Heliarc – seperates the heat source from the filler material.
MIG Welding • Shield gas is 100% Argon • Faster than regular steel MIG welding, due to the higher thermal conductivity • Material must be very clean for effective weld • Good for long runs and heavy material
TIG Welding • Shield Gas mostly Argon some helium • Electrode usually tungsten • Similar Brazing or soldering • Cleans surface while welding, less prep than MIG • Slower than MIG • Good for thin metal, seals better than MIG, and usually more attractive depending on the welder
Sources • http://www.team.net/www/healey/tech/big_hly/body/welding.html • http://www.azom.com/details.asp?ArticleID=2110 • http://www.difflock.com/buyersguide/tools/welding3.shtml