Content tagged with "aluminum-welding"

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April 1, 2010

Welding thin with GMAW Figure 1 In experienced hands, the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) torch can produce solid, almost cosmetically perfect joints in extremely thin metal. Today, however, GTAW isn't the only option, even for thin, heat-sensitive material. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process developments... Read more...

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September 6, 2009

Robotic GTAW or GMAW: No longer a clear-cut choice Figure 1 Technology advancements have made GTAW easier to automate. Photo courtesy of The Lincoln Electric Co. Robotic systems manufacturers and integrators have a confession when it comes to TIG, or gas tungsten arc welding: They've sometimes steered people away from it. "I've worked... Read more...

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March 11, 2008

Preventing porosity in humid environments I'm having problems with excessive porosity when TIG welding aluminum. My friend says it comes from water vapor in the air (it's very humid here) being broken down by the arc. Is this true? It sounds pretty far-fetched. I hope you didn't bet on this one. If you did, get ready to pay up. All... Read more...

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January 15, 2008

Eliminating fine shavings from 5356 wire I've been using my welding equipment to weld aluminum with 4043 filler for a long time without problems. Now that I have a project that requires me to use 5356 filler, I'm having problems with fine shavings that come off of this particular wire. Eventually they clog the torch liner so that the... Read more...

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October 3, 2006

Which filler wire is best for welding 6061-T6 aluminum, 5356 or 4043? Both are acceptable for welding 6061-T6, but each has advantages and disadvantages depending on the application. An aluminum alloy containing 5 percent magnesium, 5356 generally is stronger and more ductile than 4043. But 4043, which contains 5 percent silicon, typically flows better, is more... Read more...

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